A replacement for council tax benefit will be introduced in a district on April 1.
Blaby District Council has developed the scheme after the Government abolished council tax benefit and cut £460,000 from the amount the authority receives to help those on low incomes with home charges.
The changes are part of a wider raft of welfare reforms, which also include changes to the way housing benefit is calculated.
For the 5,385 claimants in Blaby district, it means anyone of working age will have to pay up to 8.5 per cent of their council tax bill.
Pensioners will not be affected by the changes.
Councillor John Hudson said: "The challenge we faced was to design a scheme that would support the most vulnerable members of the community, but also provide value for money and protect other services for all our residents.
"We have taken on board the views of our residents and key stakeholders and used this to help develop the new scheme.
"We understand the changes will not be easy for some and we will be offering help and support to those affected by this and other welfare reforms."
For more information, call 0116 272 7510 or visit:
www.blaby.gov.uk/ advice-and-benefits
