Council Tax Support

If you are on a low income, you may be able to reduce the amount of Council Tax you pay.
Find out if you are entitled to Council Tax Support (and various benefits) with the Benefits Calculator.

To qualify for Council Tax Support you must:

be the Council Tax payer for the property you live in,
be 18 or over,
have a low income,
have under £10,000* in savings and capital (unless in receipt of Pension Credit) and
not be a full time student

*For claims made before 1 April 2025 the maximum amount for savings and capital was £16,000

Find full details in the Council Tax Support Scheme 2025-26 (PDF, 488 KB)(opens new window)

Apply for Council Tax Support using our Council Tax Support Application Form (PDF, 1 MB)(opens new window)

When you apply, you will need to provide us with:

proof of your identity
proof of your National Insurance Number
income and savings proof for all relevant household members
household circumstances

Applying for or receiving Universal Credit?

When claiming Universal Credit (UC) simply confirm that you want to claim a Council Tax discount. If you do this, there is no need to complete our form. When we receive your details from UC, we will assess your entitlement to Council Tax Support. We will contact you if we need further information.

You will need to apply for Council Tax Support with us if:

you are moving into Boston Borough and already receive UC
you made your UC claim and did not ask to claim a Council Tax discount

Contact us on 01205 314200 if you are finding it difficult to pay your Council Tax while waiting for your UC claim to be considered,

Care Leavers

Young people leaving care may be eligible for a reduction in their council tax up to their 25^th birthday. Apply using our Care Leavers form. (PDF, 1 MB)(opens new window)