Council Tax Benefit

Council Tax Benefit is financial help towards your Council Tax bill.

You can claim Council Tax Benefit if:
  • You are in receipt of benefits
  • You are on a low income
  • You can claim a 25% reduction to your annual Council Tax Bill if you are the only adult living in your home.
You can claim a Second Adult Rebate if you share your home with someone who:
 
  • Is not your partner
  • Is aged 18 and over
  • Is a non rent paying resident
  • Is not paying Council Tax themselves
  • Is on a low income or
  • You are not entitled to Council Tax Benefit
  • You are only entitled to the 25% discount
Eligibility to Council Tax Benefit:
  • Council Tax is a Means Tested Benefit and all income savings and investments will be used as part of this calculation
  • If you have over £16,000 in savings you will not be eligible for Council Tax Benefit (unless over 60 and in receipt of Pension Credit)
  • Your savings will not affect any Second Adult Rebate as this is based on their income/circumstances and not yours.
  • Most asylum seekers and people sponsored to be in the UK will not be eligible for Council Tax Benefit.
     
Visit the Government's easy to use Benefits and Financial support page for further information.