Council Tax Support scheme 2026-27

Council Tax Support scheme 2026-2027

Each year, the Cabinet are legally obliged to approve the Council Tax Support scheme for working-age households, even if there are no changes.

On January 19 2026, Slough Borough Council agreed to introduce an updated income-banded Council Tax Support scheme for working-age households for the 2026 to 2027 financial year.

Income-banded Council Tax Support scheme

Find out more about the new scheme:

Please note: we cannot change how Council Tax Support is awarded to people of State Pension age because these rules are set by central government.

What Council Tax Support does not cover

Council Tax Support does not:

  • help with water charges
  • help you pay your mortgage

If you need help with this please contact the Department for Work and Pensions.