Council Tax Reduction for pension age people
How much Council Tax Reduction can I claim?
Council Tax Reduction can be awarded for up 100% of your Council Tax bill for people who have reached pensionable age less:
- any discounts you may be awarded
- any deductions we make for other adults living with you. These people are called non-dependants
If you are in receipt of Pension Credit with Guaranteed Element you will normally get maximum Council Tax Reduction which is 100% of your Council Tax bill less any deductions for non-dependants.
If you are working or receive any other type of benefit, the amount of Council Tax Reduction you get will be based on your income and capital and if you have a partner, their income and capital will also be taken into account.
Your reduction is worked out by comparing your total net weekly income with your applicable amount. This is the allowance set by the government to take account of your individual or family’s needs.
If your income is less than or the same as your applicable amount you will get the full amount of Council Tax Reduction which is 100% of your Council Tax bill less any non-dependant deductions. If your income is more than your applicable amount, then your Council Tax Reduction will be reduced by 20p for each £1.00 that your income is over your applicable amount and by any non-dependant deductions.
Non-Dependant Deductions for pension age applicants
Non-dependants whose earned income is between:
| £577 per week or more | £15.35 |
|---|---|
| Between £463 and £577 per week | £12.80 |
| Between £266 and £463 per week | £10.20 |
| Under £266 | £5.00 |
| Non-Dep on ESA(C)/JSA(C) or any other income | £5.00 |
The above figures apply until 31 March 2026. From 1 April 2026 the following figures will apply:
| £577 per week or more | £15.95 |
|---|---|
| Between £485 and £605 per week | £13.30 |
| Between £279 and £485 per week | £10.60 |
| Under £279 | £5.20 |
| Non-dependant on ESA(C)/JSA(C) or any other income | £5.20 |
There is no deduction taken for non-dependants who are getting Income Support, income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance, income related Employment and Support Allowance, Universal Credit without earnings or Pension Credits.
No deduction will be made if you or your partner are registered blind, or are in receipt of Disability Living Allowance, the daily living component of Personal Independence Payment or an Armed Forces Independence Payment.