The TL;DR
Yes. If you’re the only adult (18+) living in your home, you get 25% off your council tax.
The detail
- Full-time students don’t count as adults for council tax, so a household of students can pay nothing.
- Apply to your local council — it’s usually an online form.
- If someone moves in, you need to tell the council.
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Receipts · checked 9 November 2026