Student exemption
Students in full-time education do not always have to pay council tax.
You may not have to pay council tax (an exemption) if you are a:
- student in full time education enrolled on a course that lasts for at least 24 weeks in each academic year where you have to study at least 21 hours per week during term time
- student under the age of 20, studying more than 12 hours a week on a qualifying course (A Levels, Highers and Level 3 SVQs) that lasts for more than three months - evening classes, job-related study and day release courses do not count
- student nurse or student midwife
- foreign language assistant registered with the British Council.
Your household
Even if you are eligible, you can only get an exemption if everyone else you live with is also eligible.
- If one of your household is not eligible but everyone else is, then you can get 25% off your bill.
- If two or more members of your household are not eligible, then you have to pay the full council tax bill.
| Who is eligible for exemption in your household | Discount on council tax bill |
|---|---|
| Everyone is eligible | 100% |
| One person is not eligible | 25% |
| Two or more people are not eligible | 0% |
What you need
Make sure you have your council tax account number ready, as shown on your council tax bill.