How much you can get
For working age households, Local Council Tax Support covers up to 80% of the Council Tax bill.
For pensioner age households, LCTS covers up to 100% of the Council Tax bill.
Use our online benefit calculator to check your entitlement.
The amount you get depends on:
- how much your council tax liability is
- money that you and your partner have coming in
- you and your partner's savings
- any other people you live with
- other circumstances such as your age, ages and size of your family or if anyone in your family is disabled
The level of support you get is reduced when your income is above a set threshold. This is known as the income taper rate.
The set threshold is called the applicable amount. This reflects you and your family's basic living needs. It’s compared with you (and your partner’s) income when calculating how much LCTS you’re entitled to.
For working age households, the income taper rate it 25%. This means the level of support you get is reduced by 25 pence for every £1.
For pension age households, the income taper rate it 20%. This means the level of support you get is reduced by 20 pence for every £1.
You’ll receive maximum help if you’re on one of the following benefits:
- Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
- Pension Credit Guarantee
If you live with other adults
Your LCTS may decrease if you live with someone who is over 18. This is called a non-dependant deduction.
For working-age households, your LCTS decreases by £10 per week for each non-dependant. This does not apply if:
- you or your partner get a disability benefit
- the non-dependant is a full-time student
For pensioner households, the decrease varies. This depends on the level of income that the non-dependant has. This does not apply if:
- you or your partner get a disability benefit
- the non-dependant is a full-time student
- the non-dependant gets Universal Credit and has no earned income or Pension Credit Guarantee