Who can claim

Council Tax Support is a reduction in Council Tax for people on a low income or claiming benefits.

You can claim Council Tax Support if you:

  • are liable to pay Council Tax on your home
  • occupy the home
  • are on a low income or Benefits

You cannot claim Council Tax Support if you:

  • have more than £6,000 in combined savings if you are of working age
  • have more than £16,000 in combined savings if you are of pension age
  • do not have a liability to pay Council Tax or live in shared accommodation
  • are from abroad and are subject to immigration control