A discount on your Council Tax bill if you're on a low income or claim benefits, run by each local council.
Many people who are entitled to support never claim it. Check who qualifies, how much you could get and how to make your claim through the official channel.
The rules depend on where you live in the UK and on your household’s circumstances.
What Council Tax Reduction offers
- Council-run: Each council runs its own scheme with its own rules.
- 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.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Who can get it | People on a low income or who claim benefits, whether they own, rent, work or are unemployed |
| How much | Up to 100% off your bill, depending on your council's scheme |
| How it's paid | As a reduction on your Council Tax bill |
| How to claim | Apply to your local council |
| Where | England, Scotland and Wales (different scheme in Northern Ireland) |
Key points
Council-run: Each council runs its own scheme with its own rules.
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.
About Local council
Council Tax Reduction is run by Local council. Claims are made free of charge through the official government channel.
We explain the rules independently and then send you to the official page to claim. We are not a government website.
Amounts and rules can change. The decision on your claim is made by Local council.