Finance and Asset Management Service

CALCULATION OF COUNCIL TAX BENEFIT

The maximum Council Tax Benefit we can award is 100% of the Council Tax (excluding Water and Sewerage Charges) after taking into account any Disabled Persons Reduction, Discounts, and non-dependent deductions.

Council Tax Benefit is based on your weekly income less your weekly applicable amount (the figure the government sets to reflect the day to day living expenses of the claimant(s) and their family). If your weekly income is less than your weekly applicable amount, you will qualify for the maximum Council Tax Benefit available, less any deduction made for any other adults living in the house (non-dependent deductions).