You are one step away from claiming Council Tax Reduction. Check the eligibility criteria and the documents you will need so you can claim without delays.
Check each condition below before you claim. Having your documents ready means fewer delays.
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📋 Who can claim
- Liable for Council Tax: You must be responsible for paying Council Tax.
- Low income: Your household income and savings are assessed.
- Residency: You must live in the property as your main home.
- Evidence: You need details of income, benefits and anyone who lives with you.
🧮 Before you claim
- Read the eligibility rules on the official page.
- Gather your National Insurance number and bank details.
- Have information about your income, savings and household ready.
✅ Good to know
- Up to 100%: Some people pay no Council Tax at all.
- Works with other discounts: It can be combined with discounts such as the single person discount.
- Pensioner scheme: People of pension age are covered by a national scheme in England.
Eligibility and the level of reduction depend on your local council's scheme.