Council Tax Benefit
Council Tax Benefit is a means tested
benefit that is intended to help towards the Council Tax you
are liable to pay on a property that is treated as your main
residence. It does not matter if you already receive a
discount, such as single person discount or disabled relief, on
your Council Tax account. Council Tax Benefit is
governed by Primary legislation including The Social Security
Contributions and Benefits Act 1992, the Council Tax Benefit
Regulations 2006 and the Council Tax Benefit (Persons who have
attained the qualifying age for state pension credit) Regulations
2006. It is normally administered, along with Housing Benefit and second adult rebate, by the local
authority in whose area the property lies.
Please click on a heading below for more information:
- New Claim
- Change of Circumstances
- Second Adult Rebate
- Backdate
- Overpayments
- Appeals
When processing Housing and Council Tax Benefit we have a duty
to protect public funds and to protect your personal information
under the Data Protection Act. For more information, please
click on the link below:
Fair Processing Statement and Fraud
Notice
