Apprentices or youth trainees

People in your household are not counted for council tax if they are an apprentice or youth trainee.

An apprentice must:

• be employed to learn a trade or profession
• be undertaking a training programme leading to a qualification
• receive no more than £195 per week
• receive a salary substantially less than is likely once you achieve the qualification

A youth trainee must:

• be over 18, but under 25
• have an individual training plan funded by:
  • the Education and Skills Funding Agency, or
  • the Education Funding Agency

If the apprentice or youth trainee is not counted for council tax and they:

• live in a property with one other person who is counted for council tax, that person may be entitled to a discount.

To apply, you'll need to:

1. log in to your MyGuildford account (opens new window)
2. click the 'council tax and benefits' tile
3. select 'continue' on the 'view other services' page
4. select 'council tax' on the 'your services' page
5. on your account summary page, find the list of quick links

• if you're using a computer or laptop these will be on the right-hand side of the screen
• if you're using a mobile device, click 'quick links'

6. in the list of quick links find 'apply for or cancel a disregard'
7. fill in the form telling us:

• the name of the person in your household
• the date they moved in with you or the date they became an apprentice or youth trainee

You'll need to upload:

• a letter from the school or college. The letter must confirm they are enrolled on an approved training scheme
• a letter from the apprentice's employer. It must say the start and end dates of the apprenticeship and the amount the apprentice is being paid. It must state that the apprenticeship will lead to an accredited qualification

You may no longer get the discount if:

• someone in the household stops being an apprentice or youth trainee, or
• someone moves into your household who is counted for council tax

You can tell us about a change online through your MyGuildford account. 

You'll need to:

1. log in to your MyGuildford account (opens new window)
2. click the 'council tax and benefits' tile
3. select 'continue' on the 'view other services' page
4. select 'council tax' on the 'your services' page
5. on your account summary page, find the list of quick links

• if you're using a computer or laptop these will be on the right-hand side of the screen
• if you're using a mobile device, click 'quick links'

6. in the list of quick links find 'apply for or cancel a disregard' link. 
7. follow the steps on the form.

What happens next?

We'll update your council tax account and issue you with a new bill.