Make a claim for Council Tax Reduction
Do not make a claim if:
- You are a full-time student
- You are not liable to pay Council Tax
- You and your partner are both of pension age and have more than £16,000 in savings, investments, or other capital (unless you receive Guaranteed Pension Credit)
- You or your partner are under pension age and have more than £6,000 in savings, investments, or other capital
- You do not live in the borough
- You are a care leaver under the age of 25
- You already receive Council Tax Reduction
Do make a claim if:
- You live in the borough
- You are liable to pay Council Tax
- You are aged 18 or over
- You are working or unemployed
- You are receiving Universal Credit
Please be aware not everyone who makes a claim is entitled to a council tax reduction.
WARNING: You will not be able to make a claim without your Council Tax account number. If you do not have a Council Tax account please register for one below.
Register for a Council Tax account
Make a claim
To make a claim for Council Tax Reduction you will need to know:
Make a claim for Council Tax Reduction |
Read the direction of the Chief Executive (PDF) for further information about making a claim electronically.
If you are liable for Council Tax and made a claim for Universal Credit we can use that as an application for Council Tax Reduction.
