Council Tax Benefit(CTB)

Council Tax Benefit (CTB) is a scheme provided by local authorities in the United Kingdom to help people on low incomes pay their council tax. It is a means-tested benefit that reduces or eliminates the amount of council tax an individual or household has to pay. This scheme is intended to help those on limited incomes to meet the cost of local taxes and services. The scheme is available to people of all ages and is administered by local authority offices. It is available to those who are in receipt of certain state benefits and to those who are in work but on a low income. The amount of CTB awarded is determined by a set of criteria set out by the local authority, which takes into account the individual’s or household’s income and savings, as well as any other factors that may affect their ability to pay their council tax. The amount of CTB awarded is then used to reduce the amount of council tax payable. The scheme is designed to ensure that people on