Frequently asked questions
How do you calculate my Council Tax Reduction?
The regulations are different depending on your age. There are 2 calculation booklets:
They include information on:
- Maximum weekly eligible Council Tax
- Local Housing Allowance (for private sector tenants)
- Second Adult Reduction
- Non-dependant deductions
- Total allowances and premiums (applicable amount)
- Income - earned and unearned including disregarded income
- Capital - savings, investments, property
- The final calculation
- How to request a review of our decision
- How to tell us about a change in circumstances
If you would like any more information, please contact us.
How do I report someone claiming financial help they are not entitled to?
If you know someone is getting financial help they are not entitled to, for example housing benefit, Council Tax reduction etc, use our Fraud page to report it.
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