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Apprentice or youth trainee Council Tax discount

You may be able to get a discount on your Council Tax bill if someone living in your home is an apprentice or youth trainee.

Youth trainee status does not apply if the course is part of your employment. It will only be considered if you are seeking employment.

Who can apply

To qualify as an apprentice you must be

  • employed to learn a trade, business, profession, office role or vocation
  • on a recognised course of training leading to an accredited qualification
  • paid no more than £237 per week gross.

To qualify as a youth trainee skillseeker you must be

  • under 25 years old
  • taking a relevant course under an individual training plan.

Apply for an apprentice or youth trainee discount

Amount of discount

We may offer a

  • 25% discount if you live with another adult
  • 50% discount if you live alone.

This discount reduces your Council Tax, water and sewerage charges.  

We regularly review our Council Tax discount requests. We may ask you to provide more information or evidence.