Migration to UC - Council tax support reduced?

Skysummer

Hi,

I have just use the turn2us benefits calculator and for some reason it states my council tax support will be reduced when I move to UC.

Can someone please explain why please? Nothing else has changed.

Old style benefits that you’re entitled to

Council Tax Support£ 34.66 per week

Council Tax Support is paid as money off your council tax bill. Some councils call this benefit 'Council Tax Reduction'.

We have estimated that your council tax bill but before taking off Council Tax Support is £2062.54 per year.

What you can claim under the Universal Credit system

Council Tax Support£ 18.84 per week

Council Tax Support is paid as money off your council tax bill. Some councils call this benefit 'Council Tax Reduction.'

We have estimated that your council tax bill but before taking off any Council Tax Support is £2062.54 per year.

Skysummer

Just to add my adult daughter who is 27 lives with me and claims enhanced care and mobility PIP. Due to this no deductions are made on my current HB and CT while still on esa?

Does UC make deductions for this where while on esa they don’t?

poppy123456

All local Authorities have their own rules for council tax reduction so I can't advise with that. Other than to say that they often use your UC statement to work out entitlement to CTR.

For your current HB I wouldn't expect you to be excluded from non dependant deductions because your daughter is claiming PIP.

You would be excluded from non dependant deductions if you are claiming daily living PIP yourself. If you are then the same will apply for UC when you claim this.

Skysummer

Thank you Poppy

It would be the same local authority, so confusing.

I also get enhanced care and mobility on PIP, so that’s why.

poppy123456

You're welcome. Yes, I gathered it would be the same LA. When you claim UC your rent will be paid in with this known as housing element. Council Tax reduction will still be claimed from your LA.