Council tax benefit

Council tax benefit is a non-contributory but means-tested benefit. This means that it is not linked to National Insurance contributions. However, if you have capital (including savings, shares and property other than your own house) of over £16,000 you can claim council tax benefit but it will be unlikely that you will be entitled. Council tax benefit is claimed from your local council and can entitle you to other benefits.

• Come in to our offices and have your Housing Benefit claim assessed while you wait (.pdf, 30Kb)
• Online benefit calculator - try our free online benefit calculator
• Download Housing benefit & council tax benefit application form (.pdf, 664Kb)
• Benefits online services - We have a growing list of services which are available online, including benefit enquiry, benefit calculator and backdating request.
• Council Tax benefit entitlement table (.pdf, 38Kb) - Take a look at what you might be entitled to.