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Backdating
Housing and Council Tax Benefit
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A claimant may be eligible for their claim to be
backdated if there is a valid reason why they were
unable to apply for their council tax benefit earlier
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Benefits -
hospitalisation
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A person claiming benefits who is admitted to
hospital must notify the local authority that deals
with their claims for housing and council tax
benefit.
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Council
tax - account enquiries
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The council tax service provides householders with
information relating to their council tax and
payments. This may include information on payments,
arrears, discount eligibility etc. and copies of
bills.
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Council
tax - annual notification
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Council tax is payable on domestic dwellings and is
charged by the local authority to pay for the
services it provides. The council tax rates should be
published each year together with information on how
rates are assessed, eligibility, how to pay etc. The
council should also provide information on how to
appeal if you think your council tax bill is
incorrect.
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Council
tax - appeals
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A claimant who may be affected by a relevant decision
regarding council tax benefit may request the local
authority to revise its decision and also the
independent appeals tribunal to consider the revised
decision.
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Council
tax - band reductions
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The local authority may give a band reduction in
order to recalculate the amount of council tax
payable if a permanently disabled person lives in a
dwelling with certain features which are essential or
of major importance to the well being of the disabled
person.
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Council
tax - change of circumstances
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A claimant in receipt of council tax benefit is
responsible for informing the local authority of any
changes in their personal and financial circumstances
which may affect their benefit.
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Council tax -
charges
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Council
tax - discount
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Processing of requests and assessment of eligibility
for a single person or other discount on their
council tax.
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Council
tax - exemptions
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The council tax exemption scheme may exempt
unoccupied and occupied properties from council tax.
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Council
tax - renewal
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The local authority will issue any householder who is
currently receiving council tax benefit with a
renewal claim form a set period of time before a
claim is due for renewal.
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Making a
claim for people over 60
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Making
a claim for people under 60
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A claimant may be eligible to claim council tax
benefit if they are on low income or in receipt of
income support or job seekers allowance.
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Second
Adult Rebate
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