Income banded scheme and how it works

The following tables should help you work out how much Council Tax Reduction you can get form 1 April 2026.

You will need to look at your total income for you and your partner, and then remove any disregard as outlined above to determine your net income. Compare your net income to the table below to find out which band you fall into.

For example, if you are a single person with two children and your net weekly income is £400.00, you will get a discount of 50% on your Council Tax bill.

CTR Band of entitlement

Council Tax Reduction 

Single 

Weekly Income

Council Tax Reduction 

Couple

Weekly Income

Council Tax Reduction 

Family 1 child (including lone parents)

Weekly income 

Council Tax Reduction

Family 2+ children (including lone parents)

Weekly income 

1/ 100% CTR £0 to £105 £0 to £160 £0 to £250 £0 to £330
2/ 80% CTR £105.01 to £150 £160.01 to £205 £250.01 to £300 £330.01 to £375
3/ 50% CTR £150.01 to £185 £205.01 to £260 £300.01 to £360 £375.01 to £435
4/ 25% CTR £185.01 to £215 £260.01 to £325 £360.01 to £430 £435.01 to £500

If you are currently in receipt of Local Council Tax Reduction, your income details will be transferred across to the new scheme, so you do not need to do anything.

If your circumstances have changed recently, please report the details of the change by completing the online form.