Council Tax Support/ Reduction - What is Council Tax Support?

Council Tax Support schemes provide help for people on low incomes with their Council Tax bill. The schemes apply differently in different parts of Great Britain, and in England they apply differently in different councils.

You might be able to get a Council Tax Discount as well as Council Tax Support.

Applies to: England, Scotland and Wales

There is no Council Tax in Northern Ireland but you might get help with your rates by claiming Housing Benefit, see our Housing Benefit (Northern Ireland) guide.

Type of benefit: Means-tested

Administered by: Local authorities