Care leavers' discount

As a care leaver, you may be entitled to a reduction in council tax until you're 25.

Council tax Direct Debits taken late

The Direct Debit council tax instalments for 1 July 2024 have been collected from bank accounts on 2 July 2024 in error.

We apologise for any inconvenience. If you've incurred bank charges as a result, please provide proof from the bank and submit it to us for reimbursement.

Haven't had your council tax bill?

If you've got a MyLewisham account and have registered to view your council tax account online, you won't get a paper copy of your annual bill – it'll be available to view online instead.

If you don't have MyLewisham account, you'll get a paper copy in the post as normal.

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.

Apply for care leaver discount

Contact us

Council tax

Telephone:

020 8690 9666

Opening hours:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9am–3pm

Published on: 14/09/2023