Council tax benefit - new claim

You should claim Council Tax Benefit as soon as you think you need help with payment of your Council Tax. Benefit is normally paid from the Monday after the date we receive your claim form.

Can I claim Council Tax benefit?

Anyone liable for Council Tax where they live can claim Council Tax Benefit but benefit will not be awarded to help people pay bills for second homes.

For couples, one person will claim on behalf of both and we will calculate benefit on joint income.

I already get a discount; can I get Council Tax benefit too?

Yes. The amount of benefit allowed will be calculated based on the discounted charge.

The most benefit you may receive is the whole of your Council Tax bill, but it will depend on your income and the other adults that live with you.

How do I claim Council Tax benefit?

You can get more information on Council Tax Benefit and how to claim by visiting our Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit page.

Useful forms

• Housing Benefit, Council Tax Benefit and Free School Meals claim form (pdf, 7,108kb)

Downloads

• Housing Benefit, Council Tax Benefit and Free School Meals fact sheet (pdf, 2,287kb)
• Food banks in Derby (pdf, 19kb)