Who can claim Council Tax Support

You may get Council Tax Support if:

• you pay Council Tax
• you’re on a low income or claiming benefits
• you receive Pension Credit  
• your savings are below a certain level - usually £16,000

If you make a claim for or already receive Universal Credit, this will not include Council Tax Support so you will need to make a claim for Council Tax Support with your local council to help pay your Council Tax.

You can apply if you’re employed or unemployed, but if you live with a partner, you will need to make a claim together.

Who isn’t eligible

Usually you won’t get Council Tax Support if:

• your savings are over £16,000 - unless you get the guarantee credit element of Pension Credit
• you do not have to pay council tax or exempt from paying it
• you’re residing in the UK as an European Economic Area jobseeker
• you’re subject to immigration control and your granted leave states that you can’t claim public funds