Finance and Asset Management Service

COUNCIL TAX BENEFIT

Council Tax Benefit is administered by the council on behalf of the Government. It is governed by laws and regulations laid by the government and is largely funded by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). If awarded, Council Tax Benefit is paid directly into the applicant's Council Tax account.

Up to 100% rebate of Council Tax (excluding Water and Sewerage Charges) may be available if you are on a low income.

Council Tax Benefit is not awarded on either the Water or Sewerage element of your Council Tax bill.

If you do not qualify for Council Tax Benefit but someone else in the household is on a low income then a "Second Adult Rebate" of up to 25% of your Council Tax may be available.

You must inform the Council of any change to your circumstances which may affect your Council Tax Benefit.

Please note that Council Tax Benefit is normally only granted from the Monday following the date your application is received by the Council.

Council Tax Benefit is subject to strict controls to ensure that benefit is paid to those in real need of it. This means that verification of the applicant's financial resources is essential and all applicants are required to provide evidence of identity, income and capital to support the answers given in the application form.

You can obtain an application form from any local Council office, by contacting the Council Tax Benefits Section or online here.

If you think you may qualify please apply now.