Are we able to get a discount with Council Tax?

Northfleet66
Northfleet66 Scope Member Posts: 38 Listener
edited October 2022 in Benefits and income
Good Afternoon

i live with my mum who claims pension I currently get ESA contribution PIP standard daily living and enhanced mobility

Are we able to get a discount with the council tax

thanks

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  • janer1967
    janer1967 Community member Posts: 21,922 Championing
    Hi and welcome to the community 

    It depends on your local council as eligibility is different for each local authority check out their website for information 
  • calcotti
    calcotti Community member Posts: 10,005 Championing
    edited October 2022
    There are two different schemes. There are Council Tax discounts for which there are national rules, see here
    https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/housing/council-tax/check-if-you-can-pay-less-council-tax/

    There are also Council Tax Reduction schemes (also referred to in the link above). If your mum is the the person named on the Council Tax bill she would apply. Rules for pension age claimants are set nationally.

    If you are named on the bill you could also apply but as a working age claimant you would be subject to rules set by your local authority.

    More information pn council tax discounts here too
    https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/family/council-tax-discounts/



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