Council Tax Support

The way we assess your claim is different depending on whether you are working age or have reached pension age.

Our banded scheme only applies to how we calculate support for working age residents.

The way we assess Council Tax Support for pension age residents will remain the same as it was before our banded scheme.

How to apply

Please choose a category below to find out more and make an application

Working age claimants

 If you are working age, in receipt of benefits and/or are on a low income from employment or self employment, you may be entitled to Council Tax Support.

 Council Tax Support for working age residents is assessed using an income banded scheme so your level of discount is based on your net weekly income and your household circumstances

Pension age claimants 

 If you are of pensionable age, eligible for Pension Credit or on a low income you may be eligible to claim Council Tax Support.

 You can claim for Council Tax Support if you own your own home or if you rent

 Council Tax Support can be awarded in addition to other Council Tax discounts e.g. Single Persons discount. 

 There are many households who are entitled to Pension Credit who haven’t yet claimed. Please click this link to GOV.UK to check your eligibility and apply for Pension Credit.

Policy documents

For details about this scheme, please refer to our Council Tax Support scheme document