How council tax reduction is worked out

Council Tax reduction is worked out differently depending on your circumstances. Your age and who you live with, as well as any disabilities you might have, can affect how much you get.

Working age and Pension age claimants

You are classed as a working age applicant until you have reached state pension credit qualifying age and you or your partner is not in receipt of one of the following benefits:

• Income Support
• Income based Job Seekers Allowance
• Income related Employment and Support Allowance or Universal Credit

If you have reached state pension credit qualifying age and you or your partner is in receipt of one of the above benefits, your application will be classed as a working age application.

To work out when you will reach state pension credit qualifying age you can find out on the government's website.