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COUNCIL TAX LCC council tax exemption Full-time students All full-time students are exempt from Council Tax so households where everyone is a full-time student do not have to pay. Always, make sure your university has your correct address. Your tenancy agreement may contain a clause that details what your landlord requires you to do in order to prove your exemption status. Please check your contract carefully. If you are required to provide a Council Tax Exemption Certificate, contact your university for further details. To count as a full time student, your course must: Ÿ involve at least 21 hours of study per week Ÿ Last at least one academic year; and Living with non-students You'll get a Council Tax bill if there's someone in your household who's not a full-time student, but your household might still qualify for a discount, see the Liverpool City Council website for details. International students As a full-time student you will be exempt from paying Council Tax. If you live with a non-British spouse or dependant who is prevented by immigration rules from taking paid employment or from claiming benefits, they will also be exempt. Find out more information about Council Tax www.liverpool.gov.uk/council-tax/discounts-andexemptions/full-time-student-exemption/ 45 15

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