Your Council Tax bill could be reduced if you are a full-time student.
How to qualify
There are 2 levels of discount, depending on who lives in the property:
- 100% exemption if everyone in the property is a student
- 25% discount if students and non-students live in the property
Definition of student
A person is counted as a student for Council Tax purposes if one of the following applies to them:
- they study for at least 21 hours a week, for at least 24 weeks in each academic year
- they are under 20 and studying for a qualification up to A level, for at least 12 hours a week and for at least three months
How to apply
You'll need to send us a copy of your student certificate showing:
- your name
- course name
- qualification studied towards
- the start and end date of your course
You can get this from your university or college.