Who counts as an apprentice for Council Tax?
You are an apprentice if:
- You have a job where you are learning a trade or profession.
- You are on a training course that leads to a qualification approved by an official body.
- You earn £195 or less each week now, but will earn a lot more when you finish your training.
Who counts as a youth trainee for Council Tax?
You are a youth trainee if:
- You are under 25 years old.
- You are getting training through an approved scheme set up under employment and training laws.
To apply for a youth trainee or apprentice discount, you will need the following documents:
- For apprentices
- a declaration from your employer of your Apprenticeship status.
- proof of earnings
- For youth trainees:
- proof of Trainee status.
You need a letter from your employer that shows how much you earn.
- If you get paid every week, submit details of your pay for the last 5 weeks.
- If you get paid every month, submit details of your pay for the last 2 months.
