Council Tax support

Information on eligibility and how to claim Council Tax support.

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 s​​upport you may be eligible​ for