Council Tax Benefits
What is council tax benefit?
Council Tax Benefit is a benefit paid to householders to assist with the payment of council tax. It is a means tested benefit administered by Harrogate Borough Council on behalf of the government. Subject to individual circumstances, claimants may receive up to 100% assistance.
The information contained on this site is provided for guidance only, it does not cover all the benefit rules for every situation, nor does it provide a full interpretation of the rules. It should not be treated as a complete and authoritative statement of the law. In order to be fully considered for council tax benefit, you need to make a claim.
Who can claim it?
To be entitled to make a claim for Council Tax Benefit you have to satisfy three basic conditions:
- You must be liable to pay council tax.
- You must occupy the property for which you are liable to pay council tax as your home.
- You must either be entitled to Income Support, Jobseekers Allowance, Income Related Employment Support Allowance, Pension Credit Guarantee, or, if you are not receiving these, you must have a low income.
If you have savings, capital or investments with a value in excess of £16,000, you will not qualify for benefit (unless you are getting Pension Credit - Guarantee).
External links
Contact the revenues and benefit service