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Apprentice Council Tax discount

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If you live with an apprentice, you may be able to claim a Council Tax discount of 25%. If you are the only adult living at a property, your discount could be up to 50%.

Check if you’re eligible

To receive the discount, the apprentice must be:

  • employed for the purpose of learning a trade, business, profession, office, employment or vocation
  • completing training leading to a qualification accredited by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority
  • employed at a salary or in receipt of an allowance or both, which are, in total no more than £195 per week

How to apply

To apply for the discount, please complete our online form. You’ll need to know your Council Tax account number.

We are currently updating our online application forms, please use this change of circumstances form to apply for the discount.

Please contact us if you need any help with completing the application form.

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