Care leavers' discount
In the meantime, please use the arrangement form. Alternatively, you can check your council tax account balance, and make payments via telephone on 0208 690 9666 option 1 or the automated payment line on 0208 690 8707.
We're working hard to fix things. We apologise for the inconvenience.
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:
Council tax Direct DebitsWeekly Direct Debit council tax payments will be collected on Monday (instead of Friday) from 7 April 2025 until the end of March 2026.
You can also pay monthly on the 1st, 18th or 28th of the month.
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
Monday to Friday, 9am–3pm