Property that is entirely occupied by students Exemption form

For a property which is occupied solely by students or by students and their non-British spouses(who may not work)

Please complete the details below. Print and post the form back to us with the evidence required.

1. Details of person liable to pay Council Tax

Title

First Name(s)

Last Name

Address of property
Postcode
Telephone
E-mail
Council Tax reference (if known)
2. Names and dates of birth of all persons over 18 who live in the property
Name
Date of birth
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3. Evidence Required - send one of the following for each of the above named people including yourself:

For Full time students a Council Tax Certificate which is provided by the college.
This should include
a. Name and address of the educational establishment/official stamp
b. Student's details -

  • Full name of the student
  • Date of birth (if student on a qualifying course)
  • Statement certifying that student is actually on the course
  • Date course started and date it will end
  • Statement of hours of study/full-time/part-time
  • Statement that it is "Council Tax Student Certificate"
  • Reference to the fact that you are a student for the purposes of the "Local Government Finance 1992"

For 18/19 year olds still at school or at further education colleges either a copy of the first two pages of the child benefit book

or

a letter from the school, or college confirming that the student it still studying, their date of birth and when their course is expected to end.
Non-British spouses of students who are prevented from taking paid employment or receiving benefits should supply their passports or a letter from the Home Office.

Sign and post this form
with the evidence required, to:

 Council Tax Section,
Greenwich Council, PO Box 4794,
London SE7 7DJ
Declaration: I enclose the evidence required to support this application and declare that the information completed on this form is correct.
Signature   Date  

Please note that making a false declaration will lead to the imposition of a fine of £50, rising to £200 for a further false declaration (in accordance with schedule 3 of the Local Government Finance Act 1992).

If your circumstances change you must notify the council immediately.