If you are responsible for paying the Council Tax and you are on a low income, you may be able to get help with some or all of your Council Tax bill. You’ll get a discount on your bill only if you’re eligible. But who is eligible and how does it work? “You won’t tell us what you’re doing about Council Tax, you won’t tell us what you want to do about other taxes like Inheritance and Capital Gains.
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com/UkD2rs8nBF — Ben Obese-Jecty MP (@BenObeseJecty) June 16, 2024 Who is eligible for a council tax reduction? Although UK councils tend to run their own schemes and the qualifications for council tax reduction, they all follow a similar format. You may get Council Tax Reduction if you pay Council Tax and your income and capital (savings and investments) are below a certain level. You could be eligible if you’re on a low income or claim benefits.
Your bill could be reduced by up to 100%. You can apply if you own your home, rent, are unemployed or working. What you get depends on: where you live - each council runs its own scheme your circumstances (for example income, number of children, benefits, residency status) your household income - this includes savings, pensions and your partner’s income if your children live with you if other adults live with you Recommended reading: Do you have to pay council tax if you rent from a.