Council Tax discounts

If you or someone who lives with you is an apprentice or a youth trainee, you may be entitled to a 25% discount. Properties occupied only apprentices and trainees are entitled to a 50% discount.

To qualify as an apprentice you should be:

• employed to learn a trade, business or profession, office, employment or vocation and
• undertaking a programme of training which will lead to a qualification recognised by the National Council for Vocational Qualifications (NVQ) and
• earning less than £195 a week

To qualify as a youth trainee you should be:

• under 25 years old and
• receiving training in line with an individual training plan under the National Traineeship scheme

How to apply

If you wish to make an enquiry or an application for a discount, please contact council.tax@sheffield.gov.uk with your:

• council tax account reference
• full name
• address
• dates and any details of your circumstances to support your request