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1. • • If you can't afford your bill, contact your local council immediately. There are several ways it may be able to help, including rescheduling your payments, reducing your payments if you're on a low income or claiming benefits and offering 'hardship relief'.
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   Can a council tax bill be reduced?

   • Your local council can still reduce your council tax bill or cancel it altogether, this is called ‘discretionary reduction’. They’ll normally only do this if you can show that you’re suffering severe hardship and can’t afford to pay council tax. If you’re in this situation you should ask your local council for help.

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   How do I get a discount on my council tax bill?

   • Apply to your local council for Council Tax Reduction (sometimes called Council Tax Support). You’ll get a discount on your bill if you’re eligible. There’s a different scheme in Northern Ireland. You could be eligible if you’re on a low income or claim benefits. Your bill could be reduced by up to 100%.

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   Do I qualify for a council tax reduction?

   • If you believe you qualify for a reduction or an exemption, you should write to your local council and make your case. If you're on a low income, you may be eligible for a council tax reduction of up to 100%. Each local authority has different criteria for who is eligible to claim a council tax reduction.

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   Can I get a council tax reduction if I'm a disabled person?

   • For example, if your property is in band D, you'll pay the band C council tax rate. If your property is in band A, your council tax bill will be reduced by 17% instead - this is because band A is the lowest band. Ask your local council if you can get a ‘disabled person’s reduction’. You can find your council's contact details on GOV.UK.

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   How do I get Council Tax Reduction (CTR)?

   • You’ll have to apply to your local council to get Council Tax Reduction (CTR) or Second Adult Rebate. Before you apply you need to check if you’re eligible for CTR or the Second Adult Rebate. There are 2 sets of CTR rules. You should check which rules apply - it affects things like how much CTR you can get and when you can make the application.

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   Do I qualify for a lower council tax bill?

   • There are all sorts of reasons you might qualify for a lower council tax bill. These can be separated into three broad categories: those based on the types of people who live in your home; those based on being on a lower income or receiving certain benefits; and those based on the type of property you live in.

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   Apply to your local council for Council Tax Reduction (sometimes called Council Tax Support). You’ll get a discount on your bill if you’re eligible.

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   Your local council can still reduce your council tax bill or cancel it altogether, this is called ‘discretionary reduction’. They’ll normally only do this if you can show that you’re suffering severe hardship and can’t afford to pay council tax.

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   Mar 22, 2024 · Find out how you can get your council tax bill reduced if you live alone, and who else may qualify for a lower council tax rate. Everything you need to know about applying for a council tax exemption, discount or refund

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   As mentioned above, discounts and reductions can be worth £100s off your council tax bill each month. You might even be able to backdate too, though councils set their own rules regarding backdating – so if they do allow it, you'll normally need to explain why you hadn't claimed before.

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   • Support with utility bills
   • Support with housing costs
   • Other help you can get

   Help with energy bills

   Find out what help you can get with energy bills, including the Energy Price Guarantee and support if you use alternative fuels.

   Find out help you can get from your local council (Household Support Fund)

   Find out about help you can get with essential costs. This includes food, energy and water bills.

   Cheaper phone and broadband (‘social tariffs’)

   If you’re getting certain benefits find out if you can get cheaper phone and broadband on the Ofcom website.

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   Council Tax Reduction

   If you’re on a low income or certain benefits you can check if you’re eligible to reduce your Council Tax.

   Help paying rent (Discretionary Housing Payments)

   If you need support with rent or housing costs you can check if you’re eligible for a Discretionary Housing Payment from your local council.

   Housing cost help with Universal Credit

   If you’re eligible for Universal Credit you can get help paying for housing (for example, rent and mortgage interest). Find out more about housing costs and Universal Credit.

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   Get help with NHS prescriptions and health costs

   Answer a few questions to find out what help you can get to pay for health costs such as prescriptions, eye and dental care.

   If you get Universal Credit or Jobseeker’s Allowance

   Check if you’re eligible for a Jobcentre Plus Travel Discount Card on the National Rail website. This gives a discount on some rail tickets.

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   You can ask your local council to reduce your council tax because you’re struggling. This is called a ‘discretionary reduction’. You can apply for a discretionary reduction whether or not you’re getting CTR.

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    Feb 24, 2022 · Households in council tax bands A-D will receive the £150 council tax rebate. This means 4 out of 5 households in England will benefit, including around 95% of rented properties. However,...