Council Tax Support

Support

Council Tax Support helps people on a low income pay their council tax.

Who can claim?

Anyone who has to pay council tax can apply if their capital is under £16,000. If you are in receipt of Guaranteed Pension Credit there is no capital limit.

How do I claim?

Complete a Council Tax Support form and send it in to us:

What proof is needed to assess my claim?

You will need to provide proof of some of the things you write about on your application including:

  • Proof of identity – passport, driving license
  • Proof of income for all members of the household

A full list of the types of evidence required as proof is provided on page four of the notes for filling in a claim form, available above.

Can a claim be backdated?

You can ask for your claim to be backdated for a maximum of six months if there is a valid reason why you were unable to apply earlier.

If you are of pensionable age special backdating rules apply. Council Tax Support can be backdated for a maximum of three months from the date of your application or from the date that you or your partner became pensionable age if this is later.

Appeal against a decision

If you disagree with the decision you can

  • Ask for an explanation
  • Ask for the decision to be looked at again
  • If you are still not satisfied you can appeal to the Valuation Tribunal of England

 Further information