Relief for full-time students, trainees, under 18s and those leaving care
If you are
- a full-time student;
- in full-time training;
- aged under 18, or
- a young person leaving care
you may not have to pay any rates on your property (whether you own it or rent it) so long as you are either
- living alone, or
- in a property that is occupied only by other people in these groups.
Examples of courses and training
The types of courses and training that come under this scheme include
- full-time study at further education colleges;
- full-time degree courses;
- full-time post-graduate education;
- full-time teacher training;
- full-time HNDs;
- full-time nursing courses.
If you're not sure if your course or type of training might apply, contact us through our helpline. The number is shown below.
Applying for this rate relief
To get an application form for this rate relief
Landlords
If you are the landlord of a property occupied only by people in the above groups, this rate relief may be awarded in respect of your tenants. However, you must show us that the benefit of this has been passed on to your tenants, for example, through reduced charges in rent.
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