Petition · HM Treasury, Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
Exempt all Pensioners from Council Tax.
Open for signatures
230 signatures
What the petition asks
We call on Parliament to pass a law which exempts all pensioners from paying Council Tax. Current provisions only ensure that pensioners on the lowest incomes receive full relief, yet many others, particularly those on modest but above-threshold incomes, still pay this tax.
We believe Council Tax is increasingly unaffordable. Many pensioners often rely on a fixed income and face ever rising living costs, which may exacerbate financial pressures while pensioners continue to struggle. We believe exempting all pensioners from Council Tax isn’t just compassionate but is also fiscally responsible. We believe it could provide relief to a vulnerable demographic and help uphold public services by ensuring fairer funding models.
Timeline
| 31 Mar 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
230
Status
Open for signatures
Department
HM Treasury, Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
Opened
31 Mar 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.