How to get your council tax reduced or even FREE and save £1,000s a year
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THOUSANDS of households will be looking for ways to cut back in January after overspending at Christmas. One way to reduce your bills is to apply for a Council Tax reduction. If you are on a low income or are entitled to certain benefits then you may be able to claim a Council Tax discount of up to 100%.
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The amount of Council Tax you pay to your local authority depends on the value of the property you live in. The average Council Tax of a Band D property in England is currently £2,171. But bills will rise again by up to 5% next April, which could force some households to pay hundreds of pounds more.
Whether you are entitled to a Council Tax reduction depends on several factors including:. You can apply if you own your home, rent or are unemployed or working. Every council runs its own scheme, which means the help available can vary. Here we explain what you can get and how to claim.
You could get a 25% Council Tax reduction if you live on your own or if others at home are classed as “disregarded”. You are disregarded if:. For example, if a single adult lives with a severely mentally impaired person then they can get 25% off their council tax.
Meanwhile, if you live in an all-student household then you do not need to pay any council tax. BEFORE you cut your bill it is important to know how much you pay in council tax each year. You will need to enter your postcode and scroll through the listed addresses to find yours.
