Council tax benefits

Who can claim?
Anyone who has to pay council tax for their home can claim. If council tax is included in your rent then you should claim Housing Benefit, which will cover the council tax as well.

You can claim Council Tax Benefit if you have less than 16,000 savings. You do not have to be out of work to claim Council Tax Benefit.

How much will I be entitled to?
If you are on Income Support or Jobseekers Allowance Income Based you will normally get full benefit, unless you have someone over the age of 18 living with you. For people who are not on Income Support the amount of benefit you will receive depends upon: how much your council tax bill is; your net income; household circumstances and any savings or investments you may have.

Click here to request a Council Tax Benefit Claim Form

How do I claim?
If you think you might be entitled to benefit all you have to do is fill in an application form, which is available by ringing 01582 472222 and ask for the Benefit Service or dial direct for the Benefit helpline 0845 8495970.

• If you would like help in completing the form, contact us by phoning 0845 8495970 or by calling in at The District Offices.
  
  Please contact us to check that the offices are open, as we are currently open to personal callers and phone calls on:
  
  Monday, Wednesday and Thursday between 8.45 am and 5.15 pm.
  Tuesday - closed
  Friday between 8.45 am and 4.45 pm.
  But this may change throughout the year.
  
  You can leave forms and proofs to support your claim at any time.
  Information on disabled access and facilities available at the District Offices
  
  
• If you live in the Leighton Buzzard area a Benefit Officer will be at the Local Housing Office in North Street every Wednesday between 9.00 am to 1.00 pm. Information on disabled access and facilities at this office.
  
  
• If you are unable to travel to the office please call the Benefit Service and if your query cannot be answered over the telephone, we will arrange for an officer to visit you.