Student council tax exemption or discount
If you are a full-time student you are exempt from council tax.
You are considered a full-time student if:
- you are aged 18 or over and are at college, university or similar (including student nurses and foreign language assistants)
- your course lasts at least 24 weeks in the year and it involves at least 21 hours of study a week
When you apply you will need to prove your student status with either:
- a student ID from the University of Kent, Canterbury Christ Church University, University for Creative Arts or Canterbury College;
- a copy of the student certificate provided by the college or university.
If you live with students but are not a student yourself
You can get a 25% discount on your council tax bill if you're the only person over 18 living in the property (apart from the students).