Frequently Asked Questions: Council tax
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Council tax FAQs
Q: Who is liable to pay the Council Tax?
Q: Can my Council tax bill be reduced?
Answer:
YES - the actual amount you pay may be much lower due to one or more of the reductions listed below:
- Benefit (Rebates) - People on low income with small savings can apply for benefit
- Discounts - People living alone will normally receive a 25% discount on the full council tax bill
- Exemptions - There are a number of cases where you do not have to pay any council tax
- Disabled Person's Reduction - There are limited circumstances in which the council tax bills of dwellings occupied by a disabled person may be reduced
Q: How do I contact the Council Tax Section?
Q: Can I get backdated benefit and how can I claim?
Q: How much housing/council tax benefit will I get?
Q: Can I claim if I and/or my partner are self-employed?
Q: Can I apply if I receive statutory sick pay or statutory maternity pay?
Q: What changes do I need to tell you about?
Q: I disagree with Council's decision on my claim, what can I do?
