If you’re on a low income, you may be eligible for the Council Tax Reduction scheme to reduce your Council Tax bill.
Eligibility
To claim a Council Tax Reduction you must:
- be 18 or older
- have a low income
- have under £16,000 in savings and capital (unless you receive Pension Credit)
- be treated as liable for Council Tax for the property you live in
- not be a full-time student or treated as a person from abroad.
Capital includes money in savings or bank accounts, shares, investments or property. Do not include the value of the home that you live in or personal possessions. Certain other types of capital are also ignored. For full details email benefits@medway.gov.uk.
Find out how the Council Tax Reduction scheme works.
Working age banded income grid
We've designed the banded income grid scheme to remove the means test. The reduction is now based solely on weekly income.
This is designed to make it easier for you to see how much Council Tax Reduction you would be entitled to, by plotting yourself on the table according to your weekly income.
It's also designed to be less reactive to slight changes in income.
The weekly income bands
|
Discount percent |
Single person with no children or young persons |
Couple with no children or young persons |
Couple or lone parent with one child or young person |
Couple or lone parent with 2 or more children or young persons |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Band 1* - 65% |
£0 to £117.99 |
£0 to £159.99 |
£0 to £221.99 |
£0 to £294.99 |
|
Band 2 - 55% |
£118 to £172.99 |
£160 to £214.99 |
£222 to £283.99 |
£295 to £356.99 |
|
Band 3 - 45% |
£173 to £227.99 |
£215 to £269.99 |
£284 to £343.99 |
£357 to £418.99 |
|
Band 4 - 35% |
£228 to £283.99 |
£270 to £325.99 |
£344 to £406.99 |
£419 to £479.99 |
|
Band 5 - 20% |
£284 to £332.99 |
£326 to £380.99 |
£407 to £466.99 |
£480 to £553.99 |
|
Band 6 - 0% |
£333+ |
£381+ |
£467+ |
£554+ |
* If you or your partner receive Income Support, income-related Employment and Support Allowance or income-based Job Seekers Allowance, you'll automatically be placed in the top (65%) band.
If you or your partner receive a War Disablement, War Widow’s or War Widower’s Pension, the income banded system will not apply to you.
What you'll need to apply
To apply for Council Tax Reduction, you'll need to provide:
- proof of identity
- income and savings
- household circumstances.
Apply for a Council Tax Reduction
Uploading evidence
You can upload evidence to us online using our online form.
Find out how to upload your evidence.
Find out how the scheme works.
Other reductions and discounts
You may also be eligible for a reduction or exemption if you: