Information for Working Age Residents

How will my savings affect entitlement? 

If you have savings over £16,000 you will not be entitled to Council Tax Support.  

Savings of less than £6,000 are ignored, but you must still tell the Council about them.  

If you have between £6,000 and £16,000, a tariff income of £1 per £250 (or part thereof) will be added to your income.  

If you are in receipt of Universal Credit, we will use your capital as calculated by them.  

If you are not in receipt of Universal Credit, we will ask for evidence of your capital. The following will be taken into consideration: 

  • A bank or building society  

  • Shares  

  • National Savings Certificates  

  • ISAs/TESSAs  

  • Any property (except the one you live in) or  

  • Land you own  

  • Any other savings or capital you have