Apprentices Council Tax discount

If you or someone living with you is an apprentice, and without them there is only one adult living in your home, you can apply for a 25% discount on your Council Tax.

Who is an apprentice?

A person is an apprentice regardless of age if they meet the following criteria:

• they are employed to learn a trade, a business, a profession or a vocation
• they are receiving training leading to a qualification accredited by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority
• they get a salary or allowance (or both), which are in total less than £195 gross a week (before deductions - we don't count bonuses and overtime); and they can expect to earn substantially more when they are qualified.

How do I apply for Council Tax apprentice discount

To apply please complete the Apprentice Council Tax discount form (PDF, 43 KB).

Please remember to ask the apprentice's employer to sign the declaration on the form and provide a wage slip.