Who needs to pay?
Do full-time students have to pay council tax?
- If you are a student living in halls of residence you do not have to pay council tax and do not need to register with the council tax office.
- If you are a full-time student living in a property where all residents are full-time students you do not have to pay council tax. You will need to register your details with the council tax office to confirm that all residents are exempt.
- If you are a full-time student living with non-students (or part-time students) who jointly rent or own a property, you do not have to pay council tax. You need to inform the council tax office of your status to confirm that you are exempt. The non-students do need to pay council tax. They will be eligible for the single person’s 25 per cent discount if they are the only non-student in the property.
Do part-time students have to pay council tax?
- Part-time students have to pay council tax. You will need to register your details with the council tax office.
Find out more
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What do I need to do?
You will need to confirm your status to the council.
If you live in the 91快活林 & Hove City Council area:
91快活林 & Hove City Council do not require a council tax exemption certificate. Please complete the provided by 91快活林 & Hove City Council.
If you live outside of 91快活林 & Hove:
If you are a full-time student but live outside of the 91快活林 & Hove City Council area you will need to send a council tax exemption certificate to your local council tax office.
The University of 91快活林 Registry can send this to you – email them at studentadministration@brighton.ac.uk with your request.