Council tax support
Council tax support helps people who have no income or a low income to pay their council tax.
We can’t backdate council tax support, so it’s important to apply as soon as possible.
Am I eligible?
Entitlement to Council Tax Support is based on how much income, capital and savings your household has. Find out if you can claim Council Tax Support.
How to apply
If you are eligible for Council Tax Support you can make a claim online. Find out how to make a claim and what evidence you need to send us.
Exceptional relief
You can apply for exceptional relief if you’re of working age, receive council tax support and are having exceptional difficulty paying your council tax.
Make an appeal
Find out what you can do if you do not understand or agree with our decision about your Council Tax Support claim.
Overpayments
Find out what happens if your Council Tax Support has been overpaid and how to tell us about a change in your circumstances.
Help for students
Find out if you are entitled to Council Tax Support and Housing Benefit if you are a student.
Council tax support helps people who have no income or a low income to pay their council tax.
We can’t backdate council tax support, so it’s important to apply as soon as possible.
Continue readingAm I eligible?
Entitlement to Council Tax Support is based on how much income, capital and savings your household has. Find out if you can claim Council Tax Support.
How to apply
If you are eligible for Council Tax Support you can make a claim online. Find out how to make a claim and what evidence you need to send us.
Exceptional relief
You can apply for exceptional relief if you’re of working age, receive council tax support and are having exceptional difficulty paying your council tax.
Make an appeal
Find out what you can do if you do not understand or agree with our decision about your Council Tax Support claim.
Overpayments
Find out what happens if your Council Tax Support has been overpaid and how to tell us about a change in your circumstances.
Help for students
Find out if you are entitled to Council Tax Support and Housing Benefit if you are a student.