Council Tax Support scheme 2026-2027
Council Tax Support (CTS) is a local discount scheme that provides financial help to working-age households in Slough on a low income.
- Slough Borough Council sets the scheme for working-age households.
- The Government sets the rules for how much CTS is paid to people of state pension age, Slough Council is unable to change this.
- By law, the Council must review spending on the CTS scheme for working-age households each year, even if no changes are made.
Since 2013, Slough Borough Council has offered a CTS scheme covering up to 80% of Council Tax costs for some households. It is one of the most generous schemes in Berkshire, offering more support than many other councils locally and nationally.
What Council Tax Support does not cover
Council Tax Support cannot help with:
- water charges
- help paying a mortgage.
If you need help paying your mortgage, please contact the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
If you need any further information or wish to discuss your specific circumstances, please contact the benefits helpline on 01753 475111 or book an appointment at one of our community hubs.