Council Tax discounts

Students and Council Tax

If you're a student, find out how to apply for a student Council Tax exemption or a discount online. 

See if you're eligible for a student Council Tax discount

To be eligible you need to be

  • a full-time student 
  • course lasts at least one year
  • course is over 21 hours a week

Find information about student discounts and exemptions on the Citizen's Advice website

Apply for student discount online

To apply for a student discount you will need to give evidence of your student status. This can be: 

  • name of course and start date
  • student number
  • tenancy start date
  • student certificate form from your place of study

Apply student discount online

Contact us if your circumstances change

If you stop being a student please contact us immediately.

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