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Council Tax Reduction - discount for those on a low income

Non-dependant deduction rates

Non-Dependants circumstances

2026/27 Weekly £

In receipt of Pension Credit Nil
In receipt of Universal Credit with no earned income Nil
 Aged 18+ not in remunerative work £5.55
 Aged 18+ in remunerative work or Universal Credit with earned income:  
Gross income up to £285.99 £5.55
Gross income £286.00 - £496.99 £10.95
Gross income £497.00 - £613.99 £13.90
Gross income £614.00 or more £16.55

Housing Benefit - non-dependant deduction rates

Non-Dependants circumstances

2026/27 Weekly £

In receipt of Pension Credit Nil
Under 25 in receipt of Universal Credit with no earned income Nil
Aged 25+ in receipt Universal Credit with no earned income £20.40
Aged 18+ not in remunerative work £20.40
Aged 18+ in remunerative work or Universal Credit with earned income:  
Gross income up to £191.99  £20.40
 Gross income £192.00 - £278.99  £46.85
Gross income £279.00 - £364.99  £64.35
 Gross income £365.00 - £484.99  £105.20
Gross income £485.00 - £604.99  £119.85
Gross income £605.00 or more £131.45

Benefits Call Centre

Benefits and Revenue Services PO Box 3591, Glasgow, G73 9ED

Phone: 0303 123 1011
Email: Benefits Call Centre