Students & Apprentices
Certain students or apprentices are not counted when looking at the number of adults living in a property.
Discounts are available for:
- Full time students: Complete the Student Application form (PDF, 592 KB) and provide a student status certificate.
- School leavers: 18 and 19 year olds who have just left school.
- Child Benefit: People over 18 still receiving child benefit. Please provide your award letter.
- Apprentices: Complete the Apprentice Application form (PDF, 589 KB) and provide a copy of your apprenticeship agreement and wage slips.
Full exemptions are available for:
- Exempt Class K: The property has been left empty by a student owner.
- Exempt Class M: Student halls of residence.
- Exempt Class N: All occupiers are students, school or college leavers or dependants of students.
Please send completed forms either by email: revs@boston.gov.uk or by post. Please contact us on 01205 314200 to discuss the above in detail.
Change in Circumstances
If you qualify then you must tell us within 21 days if there is a change that might affect it. We can impose a £70 penalty if you do not tell us about a change. Keep us informed of changes on revs@boston.gov.uk or by calling 01205 314200.
Frequently Asked Question
Q. Do I get a discount if my partner is a student?
A. Possibly. If there are two adults living in the property then you may receive a 25% discount.
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