How to get hundreds off your council tax bill if you’re on Universal Credit, benefits or a low income

HOUSEHOLDS are set for council tax bill hikes from next month but low income families may be able to get extra support.

Here is how you could get money if your council tax bill.

Struggling households are already coping with rising fuel and energy bills.

But another bill could rise next month as local authorities set their council tax for the year.

The charges cover services such as bin collections and maintaining your local parks.

The Treasury announced last year that councils could hike their rates by up to 3% without having to hold a referendum.

On top of that, they can add an additional 2% which is ringfenced for adult social care.

That could mean a total 5% rise on your council tax bills as town halls look to balance their books in the aftermath of the pandemic.

A household in a typical council tax band D property could see their bill increase from £1,898 a year to £1,992.

This extra £95 payment, on top of other rising costs, could particularly hit low income households.

But there is support available for struggling households and those on Universal Credit worth hundreds of pounds.

In some cases you could get a full 100% discount.

Here is how you could get money off your council tax bill.

Discounts for low income households

People on low incomes or benefits such as Universal Credit may be able to get a discount on their council tax.