Apprentices and youth trainees discount application

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.