Help with Council Tax payments for people on low incomes or benefits.
You may be eligible for Council Tax Reduction if:
- you are part of a low-income household
- your name is on the Council Tax bill
- you are only claiming for the house you live in
- your total savings, investments and capital are under £16,000 (unless you receive Guarantee Pension Credit)
How much you can claim
There's no set amount you can claim. The size of the reduction depends on your circumstances.
Up to 100% of the Council Tax charge may be available.
Council Tax Reduction doesn't apply to water and sewerage charges. These will stay the same.
Check if you qualify
Before you apply for Council Tax Reduction, check whether you qualify and get an idea of the amount you may be entitled to using our online benefits calculator:
Please note this is an indication only.
If you believe you are entitled to Council Tax Reduction, the next thing to do is to apply for it.
Next: How to apply