If you and your partner are unemployed or on a low income, you may be able to get council tax benefit to help pay your bill. You may also be able to get housing benefit. Follow the link below to our benefits calculator to see if you can get help paying your council tax or rent.
We now have an easier way to claim housing and council tax benefit. Teleclaim is quick, easy to use and helps us to process your claim more quickly. You don't have to fill in any forms or visit our offices. To find out more follow the link below to information about making a Teleclaim. Alternatively you can download a claim form for housing and council tax benefits here. Follow the link at the bottom of the page to download notes to help you complete the form.
If you are a pensioner, you may be entitled to further state benefits. To find out more call 0800 991234 (freefone).
The Citizen's Advice Bureau also gives advice about council tax benefit. Follow the link below to the CAB advice guide on benefits.
Date Updated: 11/07/08
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