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Council tax discount for students and young people

Apply

To apply, you will need:

  • Your council tax account reference number
  • An email address
  • Proof of child benefit / student exemption certificate / signed letter from educational establishment confirming student status (depending on your circumstances)

What happens after you apply

We will contact you to let you know the outcome of your application. Our current estimated response time is 9 weeks.

Tell us if your circumstances change

A change to your circumstances may mean that you are no longer eligible for this discount. This is stated in Regulation 16 of The Council Tax (Administration and Enforcement) Regulations 1992. Please email local.taxation@peterborough.gov.uk to tell us within 21 days if your circumstances change.

If you disagree with our decision

If you disagree with a decision we have made, you have the right to appeal. Visit our council tax appeals page for more information.

Need help?

Please have your council tax account reference number ready.

(Both phone lines open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm - excluding bank holidays).

You can also post a letter to us:

Revenue and Benefits Service
Peterborough City Council
Sand Martin House
Bittern Way
Fletton Quays
Peterborough
PE2 8TY