Calculate your potential savings and understand reduction amounts
Council tax reduction amounts are calculated based on your income, savings, household composition, and local authority rules. Each council has its own scheme with different thresholds and calculation methods.
Use our guides and calculators to understand how much you might be entitled to and what factors affect your reduction amount.
Calculate your potential savings
Understanding reduction amounts
Calculation methods and factors
Current reduction rates and bands
Understanding the system
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The amount depends on your income, savings, household composition, and local authority. Some people can get up to 100% reduction, while others may get a partial reduction. The exact amount is calculated using your council's local scheme.
Council tax reduction is calculated based on your income, savings, household size, and any disabilities. Your council will assess your circumstances against their local scheme rules and calculate the appropriate reduction amount.
Generally, if you have more than £16,000 in savings, you won't qualify for council tax reduction. However, this threshold may vary by local authority. Some councils have different limits for pensioners.
Yes, there are council tax reduction calculators available. You can use our free calculator to get an estimate, or use the official GOV.UK calculator. However, the final amount will be determined by your local council.
Yes, council tax reduction rates and rules can vary significantly between different local authorities. Each council has its own local scheme with different income thresholds, savings limits, and calculation methods.
This information is provided for general guidance purposes only and does not constitute legal or financial advice.
The content on this page is intended to provide general information about council tax reduction calculations and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional legal, financial, or benefits advice. Calculation methods and thresholds may vary between local authorities and can change over time.
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Last updated: 22 July 2025