Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 71624
Council Tax Reduction Schemes
Tabled: 29 August 2025
Answered: 5 September 2025
Question
James Naish
Labour — Rushcliffe
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she has considered the potential merits of requiring billing authorities to offer up to 100% Council Tax Reduction for the lowest-income households.
Answer
Jim McMahonThe centrally prescribed Local Council Tax Support (LCTS) scheme for pension-age households offers up to 100% reduction for those on the lowest incomes. The scheme is updated each year in line with pension-age benefits. Councils are also required to provi...
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