Council Tax Support

If you're on a low income or receive certain benefits, you can get help from your local council when paying your Council Tax bill – this is known as Council Tax Reduction or Council Tax Support.

You can make a claim whether you own your home or you're renting, and your employment status won't have an impact on your claim. 

How much Council Tax Reduction will I get?

There's no set amount of Council Tax Reduction. What you get depends on your circumstances and where you live. Each local council operates its own Council Tax Reduction scheme, so the amounts of support given across the country may vary.

Wherever you live, the amount of Council Tax Reduction you get depends on many factors, including:

• your age

• your income, including any benefits you receive 

• your savings

• who you live with

• how much Council Tax you pay.

You may get more Council Tax Reduction if you receive a disability or carer's benefit.

If you receive the Guarantee Credit part of Pension Credit you may even get your Council Tax paid in full. If you don’t get Guarantee Credit but have a low income and less than £16,000 in savings, you may still get some help.

If you're not over State Pension age, the Council Tax Reduction you're entitled to is worked out using 'working age scheme' rules which tend to be less generous. Check these rules with your local council. 

How do I claim Council Tax Reduction?

To make a claim you need to contact your local council.  You can find their contact details on your council tax statement.

If you would like help with checking your eligibility or applying for Council Tax Reduction/Support, then please contact the Advice Centre.  We are open Monday to Friday 9.30am to 1.30pm.  You can phone us on 01892 838619 or drop into our offices in Paddock Wood during our opening hours.  Outside of our opening hours you can leave a message on our answer phone or email us info@pwadvice.org 

This information is taken from one of our trusted resources, the Age UK website.

PWCAC is OPEN for face-to-face advice (appointments and drop-ins) Monday to Friday, 9:30 – 1:30. If you need advice about welfare benefits, housing and homelessness, debt, relationship breakdown, consumer issues or anything else, get in touch: info@pwadvice.org | 01892 838619   

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