Last updated: 27 September 2023

Next review: 27 September 2024

Council Tax Support Scheme 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024

For the financial year 2023/2024, anyone under the eligible pension age who is liable to pay Council Tax will have to pay at least 15 per cent of their Council Tax bill.

Pensioners will continue to receive support up to 100 per cent of their Council Tax bill

If you’re struggling to pay your Council Tax, you could qualify for help to reduce your Council Tax bill with the Discretionary Council Tax Hardship Scheme.

For more information on the Waltham Forest Council Tax Support scheme please refer to the following documents.

Government Council Tax Support Fund.

The Government has provided the Council with additional funding to help people in receipt of Council Tax Support.  People in receipt of Council Tax Support will receive up to £37 additional assistance towards their Council Tax liability for the year 2023 to 2024.