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Local Council Tax Support


Service Description: Local Council Tax Support (LCTS) is the new scheme following the abolition of Council Tax Benefit on 31 March 2013. LCTS helps people on low income pay their Council Tax. If awarded, LCTS is deducted from your Council Tax liability, reducing your bill. To claim LCTS you must be the person liable to pay the council tax bill for a property.

Also known as:- Council Tax Benefit, Council Tax Rebate, Council Tax Support, CTS, LCTS

Your FAQ

Question: Under the Council Tax Support Scheme will I be worse off if I return to work?

Answer: Local Council Tax support is means tested and the amount you receive will depend on your income, savings and household. Council Tax Support has a number of work incentives built into the scheme to try to ensure that entering work pays.


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