Council tax support

Local council tax support scheme

The main parts of our Local Council Tax Support Scheme are:

All working age claimants will pay something - this will be 15% of their council tax charge
Protection for vulnerable claimants - we will continue to retain existing premiums for those with children, a disability or those who are carers. We will also protect those in receipt of a War Disablement of War Widows pension
Encourage work incentives - if the claimant or partner move into work we will continue to pay their CTS for a period of four weeks
All members of the household should contribute - this relates to anyone over the age of 18 living as part of the household (also known as non-dependants). The rates of non-dependant deductions have increased in line with figures released by Central Government
Late applications - these can be backdated if good cause is shown for not applying sooner
Rates of allowances and premiums have increased in line with figures released by Government. These are the rates we use to work out your entitlement to LCTS

Last updated Wednesday, 13th May 2020

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