Council Tax Support
If you are on a low income, you may be able to reduce the amount of Council Tax you pay.
Find out if you are entitled to Council Tax Support (and various benefits) with the Benefits Calculator.
To qualify for Council Tax Support you must:
- be the Council Tax payer for the property you live in,
- be 18 or over,
- have a low income,
- have under £16,000 in savings and capital (unless in receipt of Pension Credit) and
- not be a full time student
Find full details in the Council Tax Support Scheme 2025-26 (PDF, 589 KB)(opens new window)
Apply for Council Tax Support using our Online Claim service.
When you apply, you will need to provide us with:
- proof of your identity
- proof of your National Insurance Number
- income and savings proof for all relevant household members
- household circumstances
If you are unable to use our Online Claim service, printable forms are available in Related Documents. Please be aware that you may experience delays using this method.
Applying for or receiving Universal Credit?
When claiming Universal Credit (UC) simply confirm that you want to claim a Council Tax discount. If you do this, there is no need to complete our form. When we receive your details from UC, we will assess your entitlement to Council Tax Support. We will contact you if we need further information.
You will need to apply for Council Tax Support with us if:
- you are moving into South Holland and already receive UC
- you made your UC claim and did not ask to claim a Council Tax discount
Contact us on 01775 761161 if you are finding it difficult to pay your Council Tax while waiting for your UC claim to be considered,
Care Leavers
Young people leaving care may be eligible for a reduction in their council tax up to their 25th birthday. Apply using our Care Leavers form (PDF, 157 KB)(opens new window)
View your Council Tax Support information online