Council Tax discount for Care Leavers

Using discretionary powers given to Local Councils under Section 13A of the Local Government Finance Act 1992, City of Doncaster Council has introduced a new policy providing additional support to young people leaving its care and entering into their initial years of independent living.

From the 1^st of April 2018, young people who meet the following criteria will be eligible for a Council Tax reduction of 100%.

If a qualifying care leaver is jointly and severally liable for Council Tax with another person who is not a care leaver, a 100% reductions will still be awarded.

Qualifying criteria

To qualify for the care leaver’s reduction, the following must apply:

1. City of Doncaster Council must have been the corporate parent of the care leaver at the time of leaving care,
2. The care leaver must be liable as a resident to pay Council Tax to City of Doncaster Council,
3. The care leaver must be under the age of 25 years.

Please note that this reduction is only available from 1st April 2018 and will not be awarded for any period before that date.

In order to check your entitlement to this reduction, City of Doncaster Council may need to contact City of Doncaster Children’s Services. If you have any concerns about this, please contact your support worker for more information.

Further information

If a qualifying care leaver is jointly and severally liable for Council Tax with another person who is not a care leaver, a 100% reductions will still be awarded.

For more information about this reduction, please contact the Council Tax department on 01302 734454.

By working together with Doncaster Children's Services we hope that most individuals who are entitled to this reduction will be identified.

How to apply

You can apply online using the form below

• Apply for a Care Leaver's reduction from your Council Tax

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