Council tax support

You can apply to your local council for Council Tax Reduction (sometimes called Council Tax Support). You could be eligible ...

Changes to County Durham council tax support scheme outlined

Residents exempt from paying council tax in County Durham are set to lose the full support from a discount scheme.

New council tax exemption could provide vital support – here's how it works

Manchester City Council has updated its Discretionary Council Tax Policy (DCTP) to offer a 100% council tax discount to residents who are terminally ill. To qualify, a person must have a ‘progressive ...

Everyone eligible for Council Tax Reduction in 2025

Age UK continues: "You may get more Council Tax Reduction if you receive a disability or carer's benefit. If you receive the ...

More Torbay families to get help paying their council tax

Hundreds of single parents across Torbay will benefit from a new scheme to help cut their council tax payments. Torbay has ...

How does council tax work? What does it pay for - and what your payments are spent on by UK local authorities

It’s important to note that both England and Scotland have a Council Tax system, but they’re administered separately. The structure and purpose are similar (local authorities collect the tax to fund ...