Council Tax Reduction Scheme provides financial support for people on low income.
This scheme is means tested, therefore the amount your council tax bill can be reduced by depends on a number of circumstances, including your income and savings.
To be entitled for Council Tax Reduction, you must:
The amount your bill can be reduced by will depend on:
The maximum amount of reduction you will receive will be set at 91.5 per cent of the council tax you are charged, unless:
In which case your Council Tax Reduction would be calculated at 100 per cent of the council tax charged.
If you live in Council Tax band F, G or H property then the amount of reduction you can receive is limited to that of a band E property.
If you’re entitled to a council tax reduction, it will be shown on your council tax bill, along with any balance you need to pay.
If you fall in one of the exceptions listed under ‘Maximum reduction’ your reduction will be calculated on the actual band your property is in, not on a band E amount.
You can use our benefits calculator to get an estimate of how much you may be entitled to.
For more information please see our:
If you receive a discount or exemption, but experience a change in circumstances that may affect your entitlement, then you must let our council tax team know immediately – please complete our change of circumstances form.
Important:
Failure to provide this information to us within 21 days is a criminal offence and could lead to prosecution or a financial penalty being imposed.
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Vale of White Horse District Council
PO Box 882
Erith
DA8 1UN