Discounts for certain jobs and training

Some jobs and training schemes can get you a discount on your Council Tax bill.

Apprentices

You can get a discount if someone in your household is:

  • an apprentice with a salary of less than £195 a week
  • training for a qualification that is recognised by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation or the Scottish Vocational Education Council

You cannot get a discount if 2 or more other people also live in the household and they:

  • count as an adult for Council Tax
  • are not entitled to a discount

Apply for an apprentice discount

Care workers

You can get a discount if someone in your household:

  • is employed as a care worker for at least 24 hours a week
  • is on a salary of less than £44 a week

The house must be accommodation that is provided by their employer. The employer must be either:

  • the person receiving care
  • the Crown
  • a public authority
  • a body established for charitable purposes

You cannot get a discount if 2 or more other people also live in the household and they:

  • count as an adult for Council Tax
  • are not entitled to a discount

Apply for a care worker's discount

Visiting forces and diplomats

You can get a discount if someone in your household is either:

  • a member of a visiting force or international organisation
  • a diplomat

Apply for a visiting forces or diplomat discount

Members of a religious community

You can get a discount if someone in your household is a member of a religious community. Their main occupation must be either:

  • prayer
  • contemplation
  • the relief of suffering
  • education

They must have no income or capital of their own.

You cannot get a discount if 2 or more other people also live in the household and they:

  • count as an adult for Council Tax
  • are not entitled to a discount

Apply for a religious community discount

Youth training discount

You can get a discount if someone in your household is:

  • under 25
  • taking part in a youth training scheme

You cannot get a discount if 2 or more other people also live in the household and they:

  • count as an adult for Council Tax
  • are not entitled to a discount

Apply for a youth training discount