Council Tax Reduction | Westmorland and Furness Council

Make a claim for Council Tax Reduction

Find out if you're eligible and how to make a claim for Council Tax Reduction (sometimes called Council Tax Support).

Alternative Council Tax Reduction (Second Adult Rebate)

You may be able to get a reduction on your Council Tax bill if you live with an adult who is 18 years old or over and is on a low income.

Supporting documents for a benefit or reduction claim

You must provide documents, such as evidence of identity and proof of earnings, with your application form.

How we calculate Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction

What is considered when you make a claim for Housing Benefit or Council Tax Reduction.

Backdating your benefits or reduction

If there has been a reason which stopped or delayed you making a claim for Housing Benefit or Council Tax Reduction you can ask for your claim to be 'backdated'.

Appeal a Housing Benefit or Council Tax Reduction decision

Any 'person affected' by a decision regarding Housing Benefit or Council Tax Reduction can ask us to revise our decision or appeal to an independent tribunal.