Council tax benefit

Council Tax Benefit is a social security benefit available to help individuals pay their Council Tax. There are two distinct types of Council Tax Benefit.

  • Council Tax Benefit - this is calculated upon your current circumstances.

  • Second Adult Rebate - this is assessed upon the circumstances of other adults living with you.

Additionally up to 100% rebate of Council Tax (excluding Water and Sewerage charges) may be available if you are on a low income.

Eligibility

Any individual who currently pays Council Tax may apply for Council Tax Benefit. Second Adult Rebate may be applied for if you are the only adult currently paying Council Tax for your home and you have other adults residing with you.
Council Tax Benefit and Second Adult Benefit cannot be received at the same time. If you are entitled to both you will receive the benefit which provides the greatest reduction to you Council Tax bill.