Students and Apprentices
Certain students or apprentices are not counted when looking at the number of adults living in a property.
Discounts are available for:
- Full Time students - Complete the Student Application Form (PDF) [137KB] (opens new window) and provide a student status certificate.
- School leavers - 18 and 19 year olds who have just left school.
- Child benefit - People over 18 still receiving child benefit. Please provide award letter.
- Apprentices - Complete the Apprentice Application Form (PDF) [149KB] (opens new window) and provide a copy of apprenticeship agreement and wage slips.
Full exemptions are available for:
- Exempt Class K - The property has been left empty by a student.
- Exempt Class M - Student halls of residence.
- Exempt Class N - All occupiers are students, school or college leavers or dependants of students.
Please send completed forms either by email: counciltax@sholland.gov.uk or by post. Please contact us on 01775 761161 to discuss the above in detail.
Change in Circumstances
If you qualify then you must tell us within 21 days if there is a change that might affect it. We can impose a £70 penalty if you do not tell us about a change. Keep us informed of changes on counciltax@sholland.gov.uk or by calling 01775 761161.
Frequently Asked Question
Q. Do I get a discount if my partner is a student?
A. Possibly. If there are two adults living in the property then you may receive a 25% discount.