​​Council Tax Support​​​

You may qualify if you are:

• On Unversal Credit, Income Support, Jobseeker's Allowance, Employment and Support Allowance
• On Pension Credit
• Working and on low pay (including people who are self employed)
• On a low income. For example, you might only get a retirement pension or be getting social security benefits, like Personal Independence Payments.
  

How much can I get?

Depending on the household income and savings:

• Pensioner households may be able to get a reduction of up to 100% of their bill
  
• Working age households may be able to get a reduction of up to 82.5% of their bill.
  

How to apply​

• Download and fill in a Council Tax Support claim form or visit one of our Libraries and ask for a form. Alternatively, you can ring us 01642 774 774 and ask for us to send you a form.
• You can get Council Tax Support backdated for up to 3 months. The Council Tax Support and supporting notes forms are available on the related documents menu.
• You need to tell us straight away if you are receiving Council Tax Support and you have a change in circumstances.
  

• Please visit the gov.uk benefits calculator​ to get an estimate​ of any Council Tax S​​upport you may be eligible​ for.