Local Council Tax Support (CTS)
The scheme for Gosport - working age
The scheme for Gosport - pension age
The scheme for Gosport - working age
Here is a summary of the scheme for Working age applicants:-
- CTS discounts will be made at either 70%, 55%, 40% or 25% of your Council Tax charge, and will not exceed £36.36 per week (equivalent to Band C)
- Your discount will be calculated based on your income and the people in your household. The table below shows the Household types and Income Bands used:-
Single Person | Single with | Single with | Couple | Couple with | Couple with | Amount we will reduce |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70% (band 1) | |||||
£0 to £100 | £0 to £160 | £0 to £220 | £0 to £140 | £0 to £205 | £0 to £260 | 70% (band 2) |
£100.01 to £180 | £160.01 to £240 | £220.01 to £295 | £140.01 to £240 | £205.01 to £281 | £260.01 to £340 | 55% (band 3) |
£180.01 to £215 | £240.01 to £255 | £295.01 to £350 | £240.01 to £290 | £281.01 to £320 | £340.01 to £400 | 40% (band 4) |
£215.01 to £255 | £255.01 to £280 | £350.01 to £450 | £290.01 to £340 | £320.01 to £370 | £400.01 to £430 | 25% (band 5) |
More than £255 | More than £280 | More than £450 | More than £340 | More than £370 | More than £430 | 0% (band 6) |
- Carers Allowance and the Support component of Employment Support Allowance are not included as income.
- If you or your partner work, we will disregard up to £25 from your earnings.
- If you, your partner or your child get any of the disability benefits below, we will disregard a further £79.30:
Disability Living Allowance or Personal Independence Payment
Support component of Employment Support Allowance
Universal Credit 'Limited Capability for Work' element (at the higher rate)
- If you have an adult living with you (who is not your partner), we will not reduce the level of support you are entitled to.
You and/or your partner's capital will not affect the level of support you can receive unless it exceeds £10,000, in which case you will not be eligible.
You can read the full version of the CTS scheme here.
Local Council Tax Support Scheme 2024-25 (PDF) [961KB]
The scheme for Gosport - pension age
For people of pension age, the rules for the scheme are set by Central Government, not by the local authority.
As the scheme is means-tested, the amount a person can receive depends on:-
- The people who live in the property with you
- All income and capital
- How much Council Tax you pay
If you, and your partner if you have one, have total capital over £16,000 you will not be entitled to Council Tax Support (unless you are in receipt of Guarantee Pension Credit).
You can read the full version of the CTS scheme here.
Local Council Tax Support Scheme 2024-25 (PDF) [961KB]
If you would like further information about CTS, please contact the Benefit Section on 02392 545325 or email us at benefits@gosport.gov.uk
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