Other discounts
Recent school leavers under 20
People under the age of 20 who left school or college between May 1 and October 31, having finished a qualifying course of education in the same year.
Requirements
Confirmation of the number of adults resident in the property together with a student certificate or a letter (on headed paper) from the school or college confirming the studies. This must confirm:
- The student's name
- Date of birth
- Name and level of the course
- Start and end date of the course
Students under 20
People under the age of 20 who are studying for a qualifying course of education, which is not higher education (for example A-levels).
Requirements
Confirmation of the number of adults resident in the property together with a student certificate or a letter (on headed paper) from the school or college confirming the studies. This must confirm:
- The student's name
- Date of birth
- Name and level of the course
- Start and end date of the course
Student nurses
Nurses who are undertaking a full-time course of education at a college or university or following a course leading to registration under the Nurses, Midwives & Health Visitors Act 1979.
Requirements
Confirmation of the number of adults resident in the property together with a student certificate or a letter (on headed paper) from the school or college confirming the studies. This must confirm:
- The student's name
- Date of birth
- Name and level of the course
- Start and end date of the course
- Hours of study required
Foreign Language Assistants
A person appointed as a foreign language assistant at a school or college in Great Britain who is registered with the Central Bureau for Educational Visits and Exchanges.
Requirements
- Confirmation of the number of adults resident in the property AND
- Proof of registration with the Central Bureau for Educational Visits and Exchanges AND
- Proof of appointment as a foreign language assistant at a school or other educational establishment
Hospital patients
A person who has their sole or main residence in a hospital is disregarded in relation to that hospital. Someone who is in hospital but returning to the home does not meet the criteria.
Requirements
Written confirmation from the hospital of the name and date of birth of the person and that they are resident there to receive medical treatment.
Residents of a nursing/care home or hostel providing care
A person with their sole or main residence in a care home, independent hospital or hostel is disregarded in relation to that dwelling.
Requirements
Written confirmation from the home, hospital or hostel of the name and date of birth of the resident and that they are there in order to receive care or treatment.
Religious community
Members of a religious community where the main activities are prayer, contemplation, education and/or the relief of suffering. The person cannot have any income or capital of their own and they should be dependent upon the community for their material needs.
Requirements
- Confirmation of the number of adults resident in the property
- The name and details of the religious community
- Details of any income and capital held by the individual
Hostels/night shelters
A person who has their sole or main residence in accommodation such as a home or night shelter, which is predominantly provided in units which are not self contained is disregarded in relation to that dwelling.
Requirements
Written confirmation from the hostel of the names and dates of birth of the people resident in their accommodation.
Other categories
You may also be entitled to a discount if you qualify under one of the following categories:
- A member of an international headquarters or defence organisation, as prescribed in the International Headquarters and Defence Organisations Act 1964
- A person with diplomatic Commonwealth or Consular privilege or immunity who is not a British Citizen/subject.
- A member or a non-British dependant of a member of visiting forces.
Apply for one of these discounts
- Email: council.tax@npt.gov.uk
- Tel: 01639 686 188
