Please use the table below to work out whether you are likely to be eligible for Council Tax exemption and how to go about applying for it.
| Where you live | Full Time Undergraduate | ALL Part Time Students | Full Time Postgraduate |
|---|---|---|---|
| I live in University Accommodation | You are exempt and no action is required from you. | There is NO exemption for Part Time students. | You are exempt and no action is required from you. |
| I live in the Brighton Area in postcode BN1, BN2, BN3 or BN41 |
Students living in BN1, BN2, BN3 & BN41 postcodes do not need a council tax exemption certificate from Sussex University. You should be exempt from council tax but need to register your details with Brighton and Hove City Council (BHCC) via their web site. If you receive a letter from BHCC asking for proof of your student status you should contact them by completing their web form. | There is NO exemption for Part Time students. | Students living in BN1, BN2, BN3 & BN41 postcodes do not need a council tax exemption certificate from Sussex University. You should be exempt from council tax but need to register your details with Brighton and Hove City Council (BHCC) via their web site. If you receive a letter from BHCC asking for proof of your student status you should contact them by completing their web form. |
| I live outside of Brighton |
You should be exempt from council tax but will need to submit a council tax certificate to your local council tax office. Request this from Student Systems via this form. | There is NO exemption for Part Time students. | A council tax certificate will be sent to your pigeon hole 2 weeks after Autumn term begins - submit this to your local council tax office. |
- General Council Tax Information from Brighton and Hove Council
- Council's Student Fact Sheet
- Discounts on Council Tax including those available for Students