Apprentice discount
We may reduce your council tax bill by 25% if your apprenticeship meets the criteria.
Council tax online billing
If you've signed up to online billing, you won't get a council tax bill for 2026/27 in the post - but it will be available to download or print in your MyLewisham account. If your email receipt's not in your inbox, please check your spam or junk folders.
Who is eligible
Apprentice eligibility
An apprentice is defined as someone who is:
- employed to learn a trade, business, profession, in office or vocational work
- undertaking a programme of training leading to a qualification
- earning a salary, which is less than if qualified and less than £195 per week
Youth trainee eligibility
- under 25 years of age, and
- training under an individual training plan issued on a scheme run under Section 2 of the Employment Training Act 1973 or Section 2 of the Enterprise and New Town (Scotland) Act 1991.
Youth Credit, Options, Future and Next Step trainees also qualify if they meet the above definition.
How much reduction do you get
- If you live alone, a 50% discount is awarded to your address
- if you live with one other person, a 25% discount is awarded
- no discount can be awarded if two or more other people are living with you
How do I apply?
You need to provide evidence in the form of a letter or certificate from your apprenticeship or traineeship provider and your latest five-weekly or two-monthly payslip.
Once you have completed the form and provided evidence we aim to process your application within 10 working days.
Published on: 14/09/2023