Financial hardship Council Tax reduction

Section 13A allows us to reduce the Council Tax amount if you have financial hardship due to unforeseen or exceptional circumstances. 

Section 13A reduction eligibility

There are no pre-set criteria for this discount, each application will be looked at on a case by case basis.

We’ll consider: 

• The level of reduction being requested - is this for the full year’s Council Tax or part of it
• The reason for the request - why is the reduction wanted
• Period of time the reduction is wanted for
• Steps that have been taken to meet or mitigate the Council Tax liability

Apply for the reduction

You can apply for a Council Tax Reduction under Section 13A of the Local Government Finance Act 1992.

To apply, please read the policy and then complete the application form:

• Wokingham Borough Council Discretionary Discount Policy
• Council Tax Reduction Application Form

Please return application to ctax@wokingham.gov.uk.