Council Tax exemptions

You may be entitled to a Council Tax exemption for certain types of properties

Left unoccupied by a student (class K)

This exemption applies if: 

  • you have become a student within 6 weeks of leaving the property 
  • more than one person lived in the property, but you were all students or have become students within 6 weeks of leaving it 
  • this exemption continues only for as long as you remain a student. 

Apply 

To apply for this exemption, you need to provide: 

  • the date you left the property 
  • your new address 
  • the original of your Council Tax student certificate (we will not accept copies) 

Please email revenues@surreyheath.gov.uk (link sends email) to apply for this discount.