There are two types of Council Tax Benefit.

I. 'Main' Council Tax Benefit
This is worked out using the income and savings of yourself and your partner (if you have one). How much benefit you get will depend on this income and savings, your personal circumstances and how much Council Tax you are charged. If you have any other non-liable adults living with you benefit may be reduced. The most benefit you can get is 100% of your bill.

2. Second Adult Rebate
If you are the only person liable to pay the Council Tax but have other non-liable adults living with you we may be able to use their income and savings to work out your benefit. These 'second adults' must not be dependent on you or pay you rent to live in your home, they cannot be your partner either. How much benefit you get depends on their income and savings only, your income and savings are ignored. The most benefit you can get is 25% of your bill.

If you are entitled to both types of benefit the one that gives you the most help will be paid.

Any benefit due to you is credited to your Council Tax account. This will be shown on your Council Tax bill.

How to Apply.

Simply ask the Council for an application form, fill it in and send it back as soon as possible.

If you need help or advice please contact us or select the link below to download a claim form for Housing and Council Tax Benefit.

Select to download a claim form for Housing and Council Tax Benefit (199KB ).