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Council Tax Support can help you if you’re on a low income and responsible for paying the Council Tax on your home. There may be other ways you can reduce your bill too.
In response to the rising cost of living, the government’s Council Tax rebate will provide a one-off payment of £150 to households living in council tax bands A – D. Payments will be made from April 2022 and will not need to be paid back. For more information, please visit Gov.uk.
Each council has its own Council Tax Support scheme (also called Council Tax Reduction) to help people on a low income. You’ll need to contact your local council to ask about the scheme in your area. You can apply for support whether you rent or own your home.
You can also ask them who is responsible for paying the Council Tax on your home if you’re not sure.
If you receive Guarantee Pension Credit, you may get your Council Tax paid in full. If not, you may still get some help if you’re on a low income, and you and your partner have savings and investments of less than £16,000 between you. How much help you’ll get depends on:
The amount you can get may be higher if you, or someone living with you, have a disability or caring responsibilities.
There are other ways you may be able to reduce your Council Tax bill.
If you're unsure whether you qualify for a discount please call us on 0800 319 6789, to speak to our Helpline advisers.
You have the right of appeal against decisions on:
For more information about how to challenge a Council Tax decision, please see our factsheet What to do if you disagree with a benefits decision, or contact Citizens Advice (Citizens Advice Scotland for Scotland).
If you need more information about Council Tax discounts and exemptions, you should get in touch with your local council. Find their contact details on Gov.uk.
If you’re unsure whether you qualify for a discount, such as the Disabled Band Reduction Scheme, call our Helpline on 0800 319 6789 for more advice.