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
As part of your application, we may need to ask you for some additional evidence. You can submit this after you complete your application form using our upload your evidence form.
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
As part of your application, we may need to ask you for some additional evidence. You can submit this after you complete your application form using our upload your evidence form.
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
As part of your application, we may need to ask you for some additional evidence. You can submit this after you complete your application form using our upload your evidence form.
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
As part of your application, we may need to ask you for some additional evidence. You can submit this after you complete your application form using our upload your evidence form.
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
As part of your application, we may need to ask you for some additional evidence. You can submit this after you complete your application form using our upload your evidence form.