What is Council Tax Benefit and who can claim?

If you are liable to pay Council Tax, you can make a claim for Council Tax Benefit.

Council Tax Benefit is based upon your households income and capital, however you cannot claim if you :

Do not live in the property where the Council Tax is being charged
You or your partner have savings in excess of £16,000, unless in receipt of Guaranteed Pension Credit

Second Adult Rebate is another way in which you are able to claim benefit to help with your Council Tax charge. It is not based upon the money you have, but on the money of the second adult within your property.

Therefore you may be able to claim Second Adult Rebate if there are other adults in your home are on a low income or on Income Support.

In order to be classed as a "Second Adult", the other person must be a non-dependant and must not be :

Liable to pay Council Tax at the property
A joint owner or tenant at the property
Your married or unmarried partner
Living with more than one person whom is liable for Council Tax

There is no need to make a full claim to see if you may be entitled - use the Benefits Calculator to see how much help you may get with your rent and Council Tax payments. If you decide to continue and make a claim then complete the on-line claim form which follows on after the calculator. If you would like help then please contact the Benefits Department on 01902 696668 or visit the Council Offices at Codsall. If you wish someone to visit you in your home then this can be arranged

How do I make a New Claim?

What is a Change of Circumstances and how do I report a change?

How do I dispute a decision?

What is backdating and how do I make a claim?

I've been overpaid - What happens next?

What are the Service's aims?

The Service Plan for Revenues & Benefits 2010/2011

To gain general advice and guidance about Housing Benefit & Council Tax Benefit in the uk, please visit www.benefit-leaflets.org. These leaflets are available in several languages.

Contacts

Benefit Enquiries	Revenues & Benefits
Telephone: (01902) 696668	South Staffordshire Council
Fax: (01902) 696630	P.O. Box 1644
Email: benefits@sstaffs.gov.uk	Wolverhampton
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For information leaflets on Housing and Council Tax Benefits visit the National Benefits Leaflet website at www.benefit-leaflets.org/leaflets.asp

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