If you are a Hartlepool care leaver, you may be able to get help with your Council Tax. The support available depends on your care leaver status and where you live.
We provide Council Tax support for Former Relevant young people.
What is Council Tax?
Council Tax is a charge on residential properties. Councils use this money to fund local services, including:
- emergency services
- waste and recycling collections
- road and street maintenance
- libraries
- parks and leisure facilities
Most people aged 18 or over who own or rent a home must pay Council Tax.
If you live in Hartlepool
If you are a Hartlepool care leaver, live in Hartlepool and the tenancy is in your name, you will not have to pay Council Tax until your 25th birthday.
Your Personal Adviser will contact our Council Tax team and arrange your exemption. You will be issued a letter stating you are exempt.
If you live elsewhere in the north-east
You may also be eligible for a Council Tax exemption if you live in one of the following local authority areas:
- Darlington Borough Council
- Durham County Council
- Gateshead Council
- Hartlepool Borough Council
- Middlesbrough Borough Council
- Newcastle City Council
- North Tyneside Council
- Northumberland County Council
- Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council
- South Tyneside Council
- Stockton on Tees Borough Council
- Sunderland City Council
Your Personal Adviser will contact the relevant local authority to arrange the exemption.
If you live outside the North-East
If you live outside the north-east, we will contact your local authority to find out whether a Council Tax exemption is available.
If an exemption is not available, we may pay your Council Tax after you have applied for any discounts or reductions you are entitled to, such as a single person discount.
When Council Tax support ends
Council Tax support ends on your 25th birthday.
Speak to your Personal Adviser
If you have any questions about Council Tax support, speak to your Personal Adviser.