If you need help to pay your Council Tax you may be able to claim Council Tax Support from us. If you're eligible, you will receive a discount on your bill.
Who can apply
You can apply for Council Tax support if:
- you are responsible for paying Council Tax
- you live at the property that you're claiming for
Applicants of a pensionable age
If you're wanting to apply for Council Tax support and you're also at a pensionable age, we will assess you for Second Adult Rebate. If you are eligible for both benefits, you will be awarded the one with the largest discount.
Who can't apply
You will not be entitled to claim if:
- you're not responsible for paying the Council Tax bill
- either you or your partner, or both of you together, have more than £16,000 in savings (unless you get the guaranteed part of Pension Credit_
- you're an asylum seeker, unless you have been given refugee status or indefinite or exceptional leave (also called discretionary or humanitarian leave) to remain in the United Kingdom
- you've been admitted to the United Kingdom on the condition that you have no recourse to public funds, this means that you must not claim benefits
Apply for Council Tax Support
Apply for Council Tax support using the online form.
Check your eligibility for other benefits
Find out what benefits you are able to claim using our benefits calculator.
Council Tax Hardship Scheme
The Council Tax Hardship Scheme helps people who are in severe financial hardship. . You may be eligible for the council tax hardship scheme if you are:
- already receiving council tax support
- and you are still unable to make payments
You can find out more information on this scheme by visiting our Discretionary Housing Payment and Council Tax Hardship Scheme webpage.