council tax help if you have money in the bank

Hazzardaguess
Hazzardaguess Online Community Member Posts: 3 Listener
in Benefits and income
hi
i have just been awarded pip for daily living (on enhanced rate) - nothing for mobility
if you have more than £16k in the bank and are on this benefit are you able to claim for council tax help?

many thanks 

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing
    You will not be entitled to any means tested benefits if you have more than £16,000. If part of those savings are from any money that was owed to you from your recent PIP award then they are disregarded from means tested benefits for 1 year.

    For council tax reduction some local authorities have a maximum savings limit of £6,000 and they all have their own rules on this.

    Whether you'll be entitled to any council tax discounts will depend on your circumstances. Council Tax discount is different to CTR and are not affected by savings. 

    There's a council tax band reduction which maybe possible. Details here. https://www.gov.uk/council-tax/discounts-for-disabled-people

    There's also a carers discount, if you live with another adult. However, if that other adult is a partner then they won't be able to claim this discount. Details here. https://www.turn2us.org.uk/get-support/information-for-your-situation/council-tax-discounts/carers


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