Changes to the Council Tax Reduction Scheme from 1 April 2025

Following a local consultation, Southampton City Council has made the following changes to the Council Tax Reduction Scheme.

From 1 April 2025 the following changes will apply:

Non-dependant deductions for working age claims

A flat rate non-dependant deduction of £9.78 per week (where a deduction should apply).

Second Adult Rebate

Second Adult Rebate will only be available to pension age claimants. If you are working age and currently get Second Adult Rebate, you can make a claim for Council Tax Reduction.

Capital limits for working age claims

If you are working age and have capital over £6,000 you will not be entitled to Council Tax Reduction.

Minimum award limit for working age claims

If your Council Tax Reduction is less than £3 per week it will not be awarded.

Universal Credit changes

If a change to your Universal Credit award is below £3 per week, it will be ignored in your Council Tax Reduction calculation.