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Council tax student exemption and discounts

Local authorities charge for council tax and reinvest in public services. Full time students are usually exempt from council tax.

Council Tax and full-time students

is charged by local authorities and reinvested into public services. However, for certain groups, local authorities can discount these charges or remove them entirely.

Typically, full time students are exempt from the liability of paying Council Tax.

To qualify for an exemption from Council Tax liabilities, you need to make sure that:

  • you're fully enrolled and on a full-time course of study
  • you're currently a resident in the property that you want to secure exemption for
  • your property is listed as your current term time or permanent residential address (these details can be amended through your NOW account)
  • the relevant council is aware of your student status.

Exemptions or reductions are given at the discretion of your local authority. NTU cannot influence their final decision, and can only provide confirmation of your:

  • course title
  • mode of study
  • dates of attendance.

Full-time students living in Greater Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé and surrounding boroughs

If you’re currently living in a Greater Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé borough, you should contact your relevant local authority to let them know your student status. Your local authority can then verify your details with the University and where appropriate, grant you the relevant council tax exemption or reduction.

If everyone in your household is a full time student you can apply for an exemption from council tax.If you live with non-students, you'll receive a council tax bill but you may still qualify for a discount.

Contact your local authority in Greater Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé and its surrounding boroughs:

Ashfield District Council

Call them on 0162 345 7400

Email them at revenues@ashfield.gov.uk

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Bassetlaw District Council

Call them on 01909 533533

Email them at customer.services@bassetlaw.gov.uk

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Broxtowe Borough Council

Call them on 01159 177 777

Email them at customerservices@broxtowe.gov.uk

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Derby City Council

Call them on 03332 006 900

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Erewash Borough Council

Call them on 01159 071 000

Email them at counciltax@erewash.gov.uk

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Gedling Borough Council

Call them on 01159 013 950

Email them at revenues@gedling.gov.uk.

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Mansfield District Council

Call them on 01623 463 463

Email them at counciltax@mansfield.gov.uk

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Newark and Sherwood District Council

Call them on 01636 650 000

Email them at council.tax@nsdc.info

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Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé City Council

Call them on 01157 181 777

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Rushcliffe Borough Council

Call them on 01159 819 911

Email them at revenues@rushcliffe.gov.uk

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Full time students living outside Greater Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé and surrounding boroughs

If you need council tax exemption for a property outside of the Greater Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé area, you can access a 'confirmation of student status' letter through .

  • Last updated: 15/08/2024