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Council Tax Benefit is a benefit paid to householders to help with the payment of Council Tax.  There are two different types of Council Tax Benefit, Main Council Tax Benefit and Second Adult Rebate (Alternative Council Tax Benefit). Where a person has entitlement to both of these, Benefit Services will do a ‘Better Buy’ calculation to determine which entitlement is the highest between the two and whichever is the highest will be awarded.

 

 

You may apply whether you rent or own your home, or live rent-free. You could qualify if you are out of work, or in work and earning a wage.  If you have savings, capital or investments with a value of more than £16,000, you will not qualify for benefit (unless you are getting Guaranteed Pension Credit).

 

 

You can use our online benefits calculator to find out if you might qualify for benefit before you send for a form. You can also download our leaflet How to claim benefit.

 

To make a claim for Council Tax Benefit you will need to complete a Housing and Council Tax Benefit application form.  There is one form to claim both Housing and/or Council Tax Benefit.  You can complete an online benefits form, download a Housing and Council Tax Benefit application form, or if you would prefer, ring the council and we will post one to you.  You can also call in to Ryedale House or any of our Area offices and pick up a form at the reception desk.  For further information you can download our Will I qualify leaflet.

 

If you need to help to complete the form and you are unable to visit any of our offices, our Visiting Officer can call and see you at your home to help you. To request a home visit, you can telephone the office at Ryedale House on 01653 600666 and ask for extension 221 or e-mail the Visiting Officer at benefits@ryedale.gov.uk.

 

 

Any entitlement to Council Tax Benefit is credited direct to your Council Tax account and an adjustment notice showing the revised balance will be sent shortly afterwards.  For further information download our When will your benefit start leaflet.

 

 

If you have any queries about claiming Council Tax Benefit, contact Benefit Services on 01653 600666 or email benefits@ryedale.gov.uk.

 

For further information on claiming Council Tax Benefit and how any state benefit may affect your claim log onto Directgov.