How we work out the amount of Council Tax support
The amount of Council Tax support you get is based on:
- your household income including other benefits
- other adults living in your household
- any savings and investments you have
Council Tax band cap
Unless you are a pensioner or disabled and not working, the most you can claim is up to and including Council Tax property band D. If your property band is higher, you will need to pay the remaining amount.
How the calculation is made
The amount of support you receive is a percentage based on your overall weekly household income.
| Weekly income | Pensioners and disabled non-working | Lone parents with a child under 5 | All other claimants |
|---|---|---|---|
| £0 to 130.99 | 100% | 80% | 75% |
| £131 to 180.99 | 100% | 70% | 60% |
| £181 to 230.99 | 100% | 60% | 40% |
| £231 to 280.99 | 100% | 50% | 30% |
| £281 to 330.99 | 100% | 40% | 20% |
| £331 to 380.99 | 100% | 30% | 15% |
| £381 to 430.99 | 100% | 20% | 10% |
| £431+ | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Income we exclude
We don't count the following as household income when calculating your claim:
- attendance allowance
- child benefit
- child maintenance
- constant attendance allowance
- disability claims where the claimant or partner is working. The first £50 is ignored
- disability living allowance care (low, middle and high)
- disability living allowance - mobility (low and high)
- PIP daily living (standard and enhanced)
- PIP mobility (standard and enhanced)
Find out more
To find out more detailed information on how we work out your Council Tax support, download the Council Tax support scheme booklet (PDF, 1.49MB).