What is the Council Tax Support Scheme

Council Tax Support is paid by local councils to help pay towards your council tax.

The amount of reduction you receive will depend on your circumstances, including your income, savings, members of your household and Council Tax band.

Claim

If you are:

• On a low income, including low earnings
• Responsible for council tax
• Your saving are less than £6000 (or £16,000 for citizens of State Pension age and over).
• Receiving Universal Credit 

You may be entitled to Council Tax Support.

Your claim will depend on:

• Your household income, this includes savings, pensions and your partner’s income
• If your children live with you
• If other adults live with you

Changes to Council Tax support Scheme from 1st April 2025 for working age citizens. Click Changes to Council Tax support Scheme

How we pay

Any Council Tax Support will be paid directly to your council tax account.

Reference Document

• 2021-22 Council Tax Support Scheme
• 2022-23 Council Tax Support Scheme