Housing Related Cost

Can reduce the amount due to be paid by the person/s liable for the Council Tax charge.

Based on household numbers/age/and various criteria.

Based on low income and capital for people liable for Council Tax charges.

A reduction in Council Tax may be possible if any resident is disabled and criteria are met.

An extra payment for those receiving Housing Benefit or an element on their Universal Credit claim for housing costs.

A benefit to help pay toward rent and some charges related to this cost, based on low income and capital.

This rebate is based on the income of the ‘second adult’, low incomes/certain benefits apply.

Universal Credit can contain a housing element.

Discount on energy supply for those on Pension Guaranteed Credit or low income.

An automatic payment through Social Security Scotland, to anyone who meets the qualifying criteria.