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Make a claim for a Council Tax Reduction

When you can claim and how to make a claim for Council Tax Reduction (sometimes called Council Tax Support).

How to make a claim for Council Tax Reduction

Before you apply, you should:

Submit a new Council Tax Reduction

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It should take between 10 minutes and 30 minutes to apply. 

The form includes a benefit calculator, to find out what benefits you're entitled to.

Return to a saved application

You can save and return to an application at any time.

You will need your reference number and the password you set up when you started your original claim.

Return to a saved benefits application

Second adult rebate

If you are of State Pension age and someone (other than your partner) aged over 18 lives with you, we may decide to award you a second adult rebate instead of a Council Tax Reduction.