Council Tax Reduction

SVts

Hi, I have been unemployed since 08/22 I have no income and have lived off my savings since then. 

Recently I have been advised that I may eligible for a council tax reduction.
I current receive a 25%single occupancy discount, would I be eligible for a further reduction?

lincroft1710

Contact your council as they are the only ones who can tell you if you are eligible for CTR. The 25% SPD is not related to income 

SVts

lincroft1710 said:

Contact your council as they are the only ones who can tell you if you are eligible for CTR. The 25% SPD is not related to income 

To meet their criteria you must have less than £16kin savings so that counts me out. 

dimbo61

Well your on the very best website for money saving and if your currently unemployed that will help.
Check if you can claim any other unemployment benefits.
Could you rent out a room ?
Find part time work ?
Good Luck 

fatbelly

SVts said:

To meet their criteria you must have less than £16kin savings so that counts me out. 

Yes, that's a usual condition for means-tested benefits

SVts

fatbelly said:

SVts said:

To meet their criteria you must have less than £16kin savings so that counts me out. 

Yes, that's a usual condition for means-tested benefits

Just out of interest do you know how the system works for example if I were to give my brother a 16k gift just before I applied for a council tax discount I am presuming this would raise a red flag with the council in question?
You know how long a time period there must be before the 16k gift would cause an issue?
* I'm asking for a friend :-)