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Apply for Council Tax discounts and exemptions
Find out what discounts, reductions and exemptions you may be able to claim to reduce your Council Tax bill for an occupied property.
Under-18 discount
How to qualify
There are 2 levels of discount, depending on who lives in the property:
- 100% discount if everyone in the property is under 18
- 25% discount if there is a mixture of under 18s and people aged 18 or over
How to apply
Email a copy of each occupant's birth certificate to counciltax@dumgal.gov.uk.
You can also visit a customer service centre where a member of staff will scan the birth certificates and email them for you.
After you apply
It can take up to 6 weeks to process an application, as long as you've given us all the information we need. Your account will be updated as soon as a decision is made.
If you do not qualify
Find out what you can do if you do not qualify.