Council Tax reduction

Claim a Council Tax Reduction

You can apply for a reduction to your Council Tax if you're on a low income or benefits.

See further information about Council Tax Reduction at Citizens Advice website

Eligibility

To get a reduction in your Council Tax bill, you must be:

• on a low income and liable to pay the bill
• of working age and have less than £8,000 in capital
• of State Pension age and have less than £16,000 in capital – unless you receive Guarantee Credit or Pension Credit.

Make an application for Council Tax Reduction

You can make an application for a Council Tax Reduction online.

Don’t qualify for Council Tax Reduction

If you do not qualify for a Council Tax Reduction (means tested), you may be entitled to other discounts or exemptions e.g if you are a full time student, you will not be liable to pay Council Tax. For full details regarding categories and how to apply, please see  Council Tax discounts and exemptions.