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   Can I get council tax reduction if I'm on a low income?

   • If you're on a low income or receive certain benefits, you can get help from your local council when paying your Council Tax bill – this is known as Council Tax Reduction or Council Tax Support. What is Council Tax Reduction? How much Council Tax Reduction will I get? Am I eligible for Council Tax Reduction? How do I claim Council Tax Reduction?

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   Can a council tax bill be reduced?

   • Your local council can still reduce your council tax bill or cancel it altogether, this is called ‘discretionary reduction’. They’ll normally only do this if you can show that you’re suffering severe hardship and can’t afford to pay council tax. If you’re in this situation you should ask your local council for help.

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   What is council tax reduction?

   • Council Tax Reduction (also known as Council Tax Support) is a benefit to help people who are on a low income or claiming certain benefits to pay their Council Tax bill. You can make a claim whether you own your home or you're renting, and your employment status won't have an impact on your claim. How much Council Tax Reduction will I get?

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   How do I get a council tax reduction?

   • Households that are eligible get a one-band reduction in their council tax bill. The property must be home to at least one disabled person - either an adult or a child. To apply for a reduction under the scheme, write to your council and ask for an application form. Councils can give a discount of up to 50% for homes that are empty and unfurnished.

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   Can I get money off my council tax bill?

   • As well as Council Tax Reduction, there are other exemptions and discounts that might apply to you. You might be able to get money off your Council Tax bill if: there's an issue, such as a flood, which may be covered by a discretionary discount offered by some councils.

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   How do I get a discount on my council tax bill?

   • Apply to your local council for Council Tax Reduction (sometimes called Council Tax Support). You’ll get a discount on your bill if you’re eligible. There’s a different scheme in Northern Ireland. You could be eligible if you’re on a low income or claim benefits. Your bill could be reduced by up to 100%.

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   You could be eligible if you’re on a low income or claim benefits. Your bill could be reduced by up to 100%. You can apply if you own your home, rent, are unemployed or working.

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   You might be able to pay less council tax or not pay it at all depending on your circumstances. You might be able to get: discounts - for example, for a single person or an empty property. Council Tax Reduction (CTR) if you have low income. a different reduction if you can’t get much CTR.

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   Mar 22, 2024 · Find out how you can get your council tax bill reduced if you live alone, and who else may qualify for a lower council tax rate.

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   • If You Live Alone
   • If You Live with Someone Under 18 Or A Student
   • If You’Re A Carer
   • If There Are Major Changes to Your Home’S Value
   • If You Change The Way You Pay

   The full Council Tax is calculated assuming there are 2 or more people living in each home – if you live alone, you should apply to your local council for a discount. You could get a 25% discount, regardless of your financial circumstances.

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   Council Tax isn’t calculated on anyone aged under 18, full-time students, student nurses and some apprentices and trainees.

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   Carers who look after someone in the household for at least 35 hours a week and who meet additional criteria may be disregarded for Council Tax purposes. Contact your local council for their eligibility criteria. This doesn't apply if the person receiving care is the carer's partner or their under-18 child.

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   You may be able to get your home moved to a lower Council Tax band if your home has decreased in value. For example, if you’ve made home adaptations for a disabled person, or if a motorway has been built nearby. Contact your local office of the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) if you think your home’s Council Tax band should be changed

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   Although the total year’s amount will stay the same, you can request that your bill be split over 12 months (instead of 10 months) so that each month’s bill is less. Alternatively, if you can afford to pay a year’s worth in one lump sum, check if you can get a discount.

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   Council Tax Reduction (also known as Council Tax Support) is a benefit to help people who are on a low income or claiming certain benefits to pay their Council Tax bill. You can make a claim whether you own your home or you're renting, and your employment status won't have an impact on your claim.

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   Check with your council if you’re eligible for a discount which will reduce the Council Tax you pay.

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   You can ask your local council to reduce your council tax because you’re struggling. This is called a ‘discretionary reduction’. You can apply for a discretionary reduction whether or not you’re getting CTR.