Care leavers' discount
As a care leaver, you may be entitled to a reduction in council tax until you're 25.
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's eligible
If you have been in the care of Lewisham Council or any UK local authority, and are leaving care, you may be entitled to a reduction in council tax until you're 25.
How much reduction you get
- if you live alone you must first claim a 25% single person discount - we'll take off the remaining 75%, leaving you nothing to pay
- if you live with other people, all of whom are care leavers, you will have nothing to pay
- if two or more people are not care leavers, no discount is available
How do I apply?
Apply using the form below. We aim to get back to you within 10 working days.
Contact us
Council tax
Telephone:
Opening hours:
Monday to Friday, 9am–3pm
Published on: 14/09/2023