COUNCIL TAX BENEFIT
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The chart below give an indication of the weekly income levels at which Council Tax Benefit can be claimed.
This chart is for general guidance only and it should be taken into account that several factors determine eligibility, including income levels, number of dependants and non-dependants etc. The chart below shows, under each column, the maximum income that a household may have up to where benefit may still apply.
If you think that you may qualify and have not already applied, or require further information, please contact :
BENEFITS SECTION on (01403) 215359 or complete the Council Tax Benefits Online Form and return to the address on the form.
Applicable income limits for benefit entitlement
| ANNUAL COUNCIL TAX PAYABLE AFTER DISCOUNTS | £800 | £900 | £1000 | £1100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single person aged 25 to 59 | £131.52 | £142.88 | £152.35 | £162.44 |
| Single person aged 60 or more | £188.32 | £200.31 | £209.60 | £219.10 |
| Single parent with child up to 15 | £193.28 | £205.36 | £214.51 | £224.29 |
| Couple both aged 18 to 59 | £165.74 | £176.03 | £185.81 | £195.28 |
| Couple at least one aged 60 or over | £250.44 | £259.96 | £269.74 | £279.20 |
| Couple aged 18 or more with one child up to 15 | £228.47 | £238.03 | £247.49 | £256.96 |
| Couple aged 18 or more with 2 children, one up to 15, other 16 or 17 | £274.01 | £283.48 | £292.94 | £304.41 |
| ANNUAL COUNCIL TAX PAYABLE AFTER DISCOUNTS | £1200 | £1300 | £1400 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single person aged 25 to 59 | £171.91 | £182.01 | £191.47 |
| Single person aged 60 or more | £228.10 | £239.10 | £248.10 |
| Single parent with child up to 15 | £233.75 | £243.85 | £253.32 |
| Couple both aged 18 to 59 | £204.74 | £214.77 | £224.23 |
| Couple at least one aged 60 or over | £288.72 | £298.79 | £308.29 |
| Couple aged 18 or more with one child up to 15 | £266.42 | £276.33 | £285.79 |
| Couple aged 18 or more with 2 children, one up to 15, other 16 or 17 | £311.88 | £321.87 | £331.34 |