Sole occupier discount
If there is only one adult living in a property, a 25% discount can be claimed.
Discount for full-time students
If you are a full-time student you might be able to get a Council Tax discount or exemption.
You are a student if you are:
- attending a university or college course which lasts for at least an academic year, takes at least 24 weeks a year and involves at least 21 hours of study per week during term-time; or
- under the age of 20 years and remain in further education. The course must last for at least 3 months during which the student is required to study for more than 12 hours per week. Correspondence courses, evening classes, or courses taken in connection with a person's job, such as on day-release are not included
- student nurses studying academic courses at university or higher education colleges, are classed as students for Council Tax purposes
- foreign language assistants registered with the Central Bureau for Educational Visits and Exchanges are also treated as students. You will not be counted if you are the spouse or dependant of a student, are not a British Citizen, and are prevented by the terms of your permission to be in the UK either from taking paid employment or from claiming benefits.
You will not be counted if you are the spouse or dependant of a student, are not a British Citizen, and are prevented by the terms of your permission to be in the UK either from taking paid employment or from claiming benefits.
