Council Tax Benefit - New claim

You can claim Council Tax Benefit if...

• you are on Income Support or Job Seekers Allowance
• you are on a low income (this includes people who are self employed)

You cannot get Council Tax Benefit if...

• you, or your partner between you, have more than £16,000 in savings

A partner is someone you are married to, or someone you live with as if you are married to them.

Before continuing to read our general information, read Hertsmere's 'How to make a benefits claim'  electronic leaflet.

Second Adult Rebate

You can claim Second Adult Rebate if there are other people living in your home who are on a low income.

You cannot claim Second Adult Rebate if you are married or have a partner. 

How do I claim?

If you claim Income Support or Job Seekers Allowance the DWP will give you a form for you to claim Council Tax Benefit. (The DWP are part of the Department of Works and Pensions). Fill in the form and send it back to the DWP straight away. They will send the form to us with proof of your Income Support/Job Seeker Allowance (income based) claim.

If you have not claimed income support or job seekers allowance (income based)

You can claim Council Tax Benefit if you are on a low income.

Obtain the claim form by contacting customer.services@hertsmere.gov.uk, or by calling T: 020 8207 2277.

• Download a claim form for Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit