Do I have to pay Council Tax if I am a student?
If you are a full-time student, you may be entitled to a reduction in the amount of Council Tax you pay. If all the people living in a property are full-time students, they will all be exempt from paying Council Tax.
If one person in the property is not a full-time student and everyone else is, a discount of 25% may be given.
You must fill in an form to apply for a student exemption or discount which you can
download using this link or you can get one from our Customer First Centre. When you fill in the form, you will need to send us a Council Tax Student Certificate from your University or College. Each student applying for the exemption or discount will need to get one of these.
Council Tax Student Certificates are only issued to full-time students who are enrolled at University or College for at least one year and studying for more than 21 hours a week. Please note that although you may be classed as a full time student for grant purposes, this may not qualify you for Council Tax discount.
While you are waiting for us to make a decision about the exemption or discount, you must carry on paying your Council Tax instalments on the dates they are due.
You must tell us about any changes which may affect your discount within 21 days so that we can review the amount awarded. If you do not tell us, you may incur a penalty.
If you would like more information, please use this link to our leaflet
"Should I get a discount?"