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Council Tax Reduction

If you're on benefits or low income you can apply for the Council Tax Reduction scheme.

Non-dependent deductions 2023-24

The table below shows the weekly deductions of Council Tax Reduction from 1 April 2023 for non-dependent adults.

Council Tax Reduction (working age, 18 and over)

Gross weekly income

Weekly deduction

No income £3.74
£0.00 - £188.99 £3.74
£189.00 - £327.99 £7.52
£328.00 - £407.99 £9.49
£408.00  and above £11.36
Income Support Nil
Jobseeker's Allowance (income based) Nil
Employment and Support Allowance (income based) Nil
Universal Credit (based on no earned income) Nil
Pension Credit Nil

Council Tax Reduction (pension age)

Gross weekly income

Weekly deduction

No income £4.60
£0.00 - £235.99 £4.60
£236.00 - £409.99 £9.40
£410.00 - £510.99 £11.80
£511.00 and above £14.15
Income Support Nil
Jobseeker's Allowance (income based) Nil
Employment and Support Allowance (income based) Nil
Universal Credit (based on no earned income) Nil
Pension Credit Nil