We can order your employer to deduct a regular amount from your wages towards your unpaid Council Tax. This is called an Attachment of Earnings Order.
The tables below show the percentages deducted, which are set by government.
If you are paid weekly
| Net earnings | Deduction rate |
|---|---|
| below £75 | no deduction can be made |
| £75 to £135 | 3% |
| £135 to £185 | 5% |
| £185 to £225 | 7% |
| £225 to £355 | 12% |
| £355 to £505 | 17% |
| above £505 | 17% for the first £505 and 50% for the remainder |
If you are paid monthly
| Net earnings | Deduction rate |
|---|---|
| below £300 | no deduction can be made |
| £300 to £550 | 3% |
| £550 to £740 | 5% |
| £740 to £900 | 7% |
| £900 to £1,420 | 12% |
| £1,420 to £2,020 | 17% |
| above £2,020 | 17% for the first £2,020 and 50% for the remainder |
Deductions from benefits
We can apply to the Department for Work and Pensions to make deductions from the following benefits:
- Jobseekers' Allowance
- Income Support
- income-related Employment and Support Allowance
- Pension Credit
- Universal Credit
The deduction will be paid over to us until the debt is cleared.
