Council Tax reductions

Council Tax Reduction is a benefit to help people to pay their council tax bill. The amount you will receive depends on your income and household circumstances. To apply for council tax reduction online use the benefit claim and calculator below.

There is other help you may receive to reduce your council tax bill. Council tax exemptions and discounts: There are several exemptions and discounts you can get based on your circumstances, for example.

Is your home unfurnished and unoccupied?
Are you under 18 years old?
Are you are student?
Are you disabled?

To find out if you may be able to get help with your council tax bill, contact a GEMAP advisor.

I would like to discuss this with a GEMAP advisor

If you would like to make your own online application for Housing Benefit and council tax reduction please select the link below

Benefit Claim and Calculator

The above benefit claim and calculator are the same calculator for housing benefit, local housing allowance and council tax reduction.