What is Council Tax Support & How to Apply

For pensioners claimants: 

• Pensioners are protected under the scheme – up to 100% of the council tax charge will be used in Council Tax Support calculation. 

For working age claimants: 

• If you are aged between 18 and 64, the most support you'll be able to get is up to 80% of the total charge.
• If your property is in Band E, F, G or H then the most you'll be able to claim for is the equivalent of 80% of a Band D property.
• Child Benefit is included as part of your income.
• If someone over the age of 18 lives with you and they're not your partner, there will be a non-dependant deduction to pay; £5 per week if they're not working – or £10 per week if they are working.
• The first £25 of your or your partner's earnings won't be taken into account in the calculation of Council Tax Support.
• Protected Groups 

You will be eligible to receive up to 100% of the Council Tax charge within your Council Tax Support calculation if: 

• You or your partner are entitled to a Severe Disability Premium within your calculation
• You have a Child under 5 years of age in the household
• You are a war widow or receiving a war disablement pension 

You can claim Council Tax Support by completing our online form. Before submitting an application we encourage customers to check their entitlement on the Turn 2 Us Website using the benefit calculator. 

If you would like help then please contact the Benefits Department on 01902 696668. 

If you would like someone to call you to arrange an appointment or visit you in your home to help you make an application then this can be arranged.