*Gedling Borough Council - Council Tax Reduction Scheme

Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction Schemes are "means tested" benefits. Your income is compared with your "needs allowance" which is laid down by the Government and is dependant on your household circumstances. These benefits can be claimed by anyone on a low income, who has capital of less than 16,000. There is no capital limit for people who receive the Guarantee Credit element of Pension Credit.