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).

Before you make a claim

Before you submit a claim:

If you do not provide the right supporting documents with your application it could delay you receiving your reduction.

How to claim

You'll need to claim in the area you live in.

Barrow

You can either:

  • make a claim using the Barrow area benefits calculator
  • collect an application form from any of our offices
  • call or email us and ask us to send an application form to you by post

Find the address and contact details for our benefits team in Barrow.

Eden

You can find and complete an application form by:

  • collecting an application form from any of our offices
  • calling or emailing us and ask us to send an application form to you by post

Find the address and contact details for our benefits team in Eden.

South Lakeland

You must make a claim in writing for Council Tax Reduction. This can be done by either:

Find the address and contact details for our benefits team in South Lakeland.

If you need help claiming benefits

If you need help claiming benefits or a reduction or advice we offer a visiting service providing you are unable to call at the Customer Services in person due to:

  • illness
  • bereavement
  • disability
  • being classed as being a vulnerable person

The visiting officer can also check or collect any documents required in connection with your Benefit claim or for Council Tax Reduction purposes.

Arrange a visit

Call to arrange a visit.

Benefits Visiting Centre
Telephone: 01229 404242

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