Under the national scheme, your council tax bill could be reduced by up to 100% depending on your circumstances.
The amount of Council Tax Reduction you receive will depend on:
- your income, including any benefits
- your savings
- your household size
We can also assess your entitlement for second adult reduction. This is a reduction in your council tax that can be provided if you have another adult living with you who:
- is 18 or over
- is not your partner
- doesn’t have to pay you rent or board
- is on a low income or gets certain benefits
- doesn't have joint responsibility with you for paying council tax
You must apply for the reduction rather than the second adult.
How much second adult reduction will you get?
If the second adult in your home is getting one of the following benefits, you will get a 25% reduction on your eligible council tax:
- Income Support
- Pension Credit
- Job Seekers Allowance (income based)
- Employment and Support Allowance (income related)
If the second adult isn't on one of the benefits listed above, the table below shows the percentage reduction:
Adults gross weekly income |
Percentage reduction on council tax |
Less than £275.99 |
15% |
Between £276.00 - £357.99 |
7.5% |
More than £358 |
0% |
Gross income is not just from employment (i.e. total earnings before tax and National Insurance) but includes income from other sources.
You can check your state pension age at GOV.UK.