Make a claim for Council Tax Reduction

When you claim and how to make a claim for Council Tax Reduction (sometimes called Council Tax Support).

Council Tax Reduction scheme

Council Tax Reduction helps some people on a low income pay their Council Tax.

The scheme is made up of local rules set by Cumberland Council and national rules set by the government. Different rules apply depending on whether you are of working age or pension age.

We publish the full scheme each year, alongside a plain English guide to help explain how it works.

Documents for the 2026 to 2027 scheme