Questions about Council Tax? Ask Sheffield

Council Tax is a charge set by local authorities to help pay for certain public services such as libraries, schools and police. It is based upon the value of the property in which you live. The level of the charge may be reduced depending upon the number of adults living in the property and their circumstances.

Who can I contact in the University if I have a query about a bill?

I am a full-time student living in University owned accommodation. Will I have to pay Council Tax?

I am a full-time student living in a private rented shared house with other full time students. Will I have to pay Council Tax?

I am a full-time student living in a shared house, sharing with non-students (or part-time students). Will I have to pay Council Tax?

What is the definition of a student for Council Tax purposes?

I am an international student living with my husband or wife, who is here as my dependant. Will we have to pay Council Tax?

What documents do I need to prove that I am a full-time student?

My Student registration has ended but I am staying in my accommodation until graduation – am I still exempt?

Who has to pay Council Tax?

How do I get a Council Tax Exemption Letter?

I have received a bill but I think my accommodation should be exempt - what should I do?

I am a PHD student in my Writing Up year. Am I eligible for Council Tax Exemption?

What if I need to re-submit my thesis?

I am going to take a Leave of Absence from my course. Do I need to start paying Council Tax?

My course entails a period of work experience/industrial placement. Can I claim Council Tax exemption during this time?

My course does not follow the standard academic year, will this cause a problem?

I am studying in Sheffield as part of an Erasmus/Study Abroad program, what should I do?

I have to repeat some modules/retake some exams as an external student - do I still qualify for exemption?

I am studying on a part time course - can I claim Council Tax exemption?

I am studying at the ELTC on a short course/multiple short courses. Am I eligible for exemption?