Council Tax Support Scheme Policy
Our Council Tax support scheme policy contains further information about about how Council Tax support is operated in Redcar and Cleveland. The policy is available to download and view below:
You may qualify if you are:
- On Universal Credit, Income Support, Jobseeker's Allowance, Employment and Support Allowance
- On Pension Credit
- Working and on low pay (including people who are self employed)
- On a low income. For example, you might only get a retirement pension or getting social security benefits, like Personal Independence Payments
I am already receiving Council Tax support and my circumstances have changed.
You need to tell us straight away if you are receiving Council Tax support and you have a change in circumstances.
How much can I get?
Depending on the household income and savings:
- Pensioner households may be able to get a reduction of up to 100% of their bill
- Working age households may be able to get a reduction of up to 82.5% of their bill
- Council Tax support can be backdated for up to three months
- Please visit the gov.uk benefits calculator to get an estimate of any Council Tax support you may be eligible for
