Council Tax Student Discount

Looking for Council Tax Student Discount? We’ve got you covered. Here you can find all the information about saving money at Council Tax.

How To Avail Council Tax Student Discount?

Council Tax is currently offering an exclusive discount for students. Households where everyone’s a full-time student do not have to pay Council Tax. If you do get a bill, you can apply for an exemption.

To count as a full-time student, your course must:

Last at least 1 year
Involve at least 21 hours study per week

If you study for a qualification up to A level and you’re under 20, your course must:

Last at least 3 months
Involve at least 12 hours study per week

You’ll get a Council Tax bill if there’s someone in your household who’s not a full-time student, but your household might still qualify for a discount.

Council Tax Student Discount

Who Has To Pay?

You’ll usually have to pay Council Tax if you’re 18 or over. A full Council Tax bill is based on at least 2 adults living in a home. Spouses and partners who live together are jointly responsible for paying the bill.

Some people are not counted when working out how many people live in a property. This means you might be able to apply for a discount on your Council Tax bill if you get one.

You’re not counted if you’re:

Under 18 years old
On certain apprentice schemes
18 or 19 years old and in full-time education
A full-time student at college or university
Under 25 years old and get funding from the Education and Skills Funding Agency
A student nurse
A foreign language assistant registered with the British Council
Severely mentally impaired
A live-in carer for someone who is not your partner, spouse, or child under 18
A diplomat

Apply for a Council Tax Discount

How To Apply for a Discount or Exemption?

You need to apply for a Council Tax discount or an exemption, even if you’re disregarded.

You can claim 50% off your bill if everyone living in your household is disregarded.
You can claim 25% off your bill if you pay Council Tax & either: