Council Tax Reduction (CTR)

The CTR scheme changed on in April 2020. The scheme protects a wider vulnerable group of the community and provides the following people with the most support:

• pensioners
• people with disabilities
• low income households with children
• carers
• those receiving a War Disablement Pension, War Widow’s or War Widower’s Pension

Working age disabled residents may find they're now asked to pay a contribution to their Council Tax bill where formerly they paid nothing.

CTR is worked out based on:

• your age
• your circumstances (such as number of children, residency status and other adults living with you)
• the money you have coming in - this includes benefits, savings, pensions and all household income
• the amount of Council Tax you have to pay

Other help available

• Luton, supporting you, links to available benefits and other financial help, as well as employment, housing, and mental health support
• Ask us to spread your monthly council tax instalments over 12 months rather than the standard 10
• Visit the Money Advice Service for help with budgeting and money advice
• Find out more and apply for the exceptional hardship scheme
• Read our policy on exceptional hardship

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