Martin Lewis says get Council Tax reduced to £0 thanks to little-known rule

Martin Lewis has urged 2.25 million people to come forward for a Council Tax reduction - and it could be worth 100 per cent. Mr Lewis, the BBC Sounds podcast presenter, spoke out on his latest ITV show, the Martin Lewis Monry Show, and shared the clip via Twitter/X.

"Are you one of 2.25 million people on a low income missing out on a Council Tax reduction?" Mr Lewis wrote. Mr Lewis said: "Council tax support worth up to £1,500 a year missed out by a possible 2.25 million people. There is council by council reductions schemes for those on lower incomes and you can cut your Council Tax bill by up to 100 per cent - i.e. you pay nowt.

"It often applies to those on means-tested benefits - so, for example, Universal Credit and Pension Credit. Yet many don't know you must apply separately. Has your property been adapted for someone with a disability? You may be able to drop a Council Tax band - but you must confirm annually."

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He said: "Even if you can't get 100 per cent, 50 per cent is still a lot. Remember Pension Credit is underclaimed - I keep going on about it." Mr Lewis said: "If you or your partner are getting the 'guaranteed' part of pension credit, your household could be eligible for a full reduction on your Council Tax bill of up to 100%.

"If you get the 'savings' part of pension credit, then you might also be eligible for a reduction, though this won't be a full reduction – how much you'll get will depend on how much you have in savings. And if you live with any adults who aren't dependent on you, then the reduction might also be less.

"Again, if you're eligible you'll need to apply for the Council Tax reduction (it's not something you get automatically just because you receive pension credit)."