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Council Tax support

Council Tax Support is to help people on low incomes pay their Council Tax. It is means tested so your income and savings have to be below a certain level to get help.

From April 2013 Council Tax Support replaced the Council Tax Benefit Scheme. The Government instructed that, for working age people, councils can decide their own scheme. This means the Council Tax Support scheme could be different depending where you live.

You cannot get both Council Tax Support and Second Adult Rebate at the same time. If you qualify for both, you will receive the one that pays the most.

How Council Tax Support is calculated

We compare your finances to how much the government says that you and your family need to live on each week

Apply for Council Tax Support

Make an application for Council Tax Support.

Benefits change in circumstances

To make sure you are getting the benefit you are entitled to, you need to let us know about any changes.

Council Tax Support Policy

Read the full legislation for the Council Tax Support scheme.

Council Tax Support disputes

If you don't agree with the amount you are going to be paid you must take action straight away.

Council Tax Support payments

Council Tax Support will be shown as a credit on your Council Tax bill.

Discretionary Council Tax Support

If you receive Council Tax Support, you could get up to £55 off your bill in extra support.

Second Adult Rebate

If the second adult that lives with you is on a low income, you may be eligible for a Second Adult Rebate.

Self-employed information form

Let us know the details and expenditure in relation to your business.

Who can claim Council Tax Support

If you pay Council Tax and are on a low income or benefits, you may be able to claim Council Tax Support.