Council Tax Benefit is a government scheme to help you to pay your Council Tax if you are on a low income.
Council Tax Benefit is available to residents who have to pay Council Tax for their home. Council Tax Benefit cannot help with payments for business properties.
If you pay Council Tax, the amount you have to pay will be reduced by the amount of any benefit due to you.
Who can apply for Council Tax Benefit?
You can claim Council Tax Benefit if you are the named person liable to pay the Council Tax, and you are on a low income. You do not have to be receiving Income Support or Job Seekers Allowance to claim it. If you are a joint tenant, we may also be able to help you with your share of the Council Tax.
When will my benefit start?
Your benefit usually starts from the Monday after we get your claim form.
If you think it should start earlier, you should explain why on the claim form, or by letter.
How will I be paid?
Your benefit will be paid straight into your Council Tax account. You will be notified if you still need to make any payments towards your Council Tax.
How much Council Tax Benefit will I get?
You may be able to get all your Council Tax paid. But we may reduce your benefit depending on your income, capital, and other people who live in your home.
Second Adult Rebate
You may be entitled to this when your own income or capital is too high for you to qualify for main Council Tax benefit, but you have a second adult in your home who is on a low income.
If you think you may qualify for this, please ask us for further information and an application form.
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