You can claim Council Tax Support if you pay Council Tax for a property you live in and you’re on a low income or claiming benefits.
How much Council Tax Support you might get depends on:
- how much Council Tax you pay
- your income and savings
- the other people who live with you
- whether you’re of working age or state pension age
Find out how much help you could get here
Council Tax Support if you get Universal Credit
The amount of Universal Credit you get can affect your Council Tax Support
If you are working-age the most help that you can get from Council Tax Support is 80% of the council tax bill, leaving you at least 20% to pay. You may have to pay more - it depends how much Universal Credit and additional income you get.
If your Universal Credit changes or ends, the amount of Council Tax Support you receive may change
If you have made or intend to make a claim for Universal Credit and would like help with your Council Tax please apply for help
Circumstances that might affect your Council Tax Support
If anyone joins or leaves your household
If your income or savings change
If you change your address
If you already claim Council Tax Support, please report any change in circumstances.
You can read more in our full scheme document.