You can claim if you:
- rent your home from the council
- rent your home from a housing association
- live in a hostel or bed and breakfast
- owner occupiers can get assistance to pay their council tax
Some people may not be entitled, the following is a list of people who usually can't get any benefit.
- Anyone who has more than £16,000 worth of savings or investments, or a second property to that value
- Anyone who lives with a close relative (parent, brother, sister and so on) and pays rent to them
- Most full-time students. However, you should ask as you may still be able to get some if you have dependent children or are disabled. Don't decide not to claim until you ask us for advice
- Some people from abroad. However, don't decide not to claim until you ask us for more advice
- Anyone living in a nursing home or residential care home
Some people can't get Council Tax Benefit because of their own personal circumstances, but they may be able to claim a Second Adult Rebate. The same application form covers both benefits.
If you have any questions about this, please contact us and we will be more than happy to help you.
