Council Tax Reduction

Apply for Council Tax Reduction

You can check your eligibility and apply online using our Apply Once form.

What you will need

You may be asked to upload evidence, such as:

  • payslips or benefit letters
  • bank statements
  • proof of rent or mortgage

You can scan or photograph documents and upload them directly to the form.

Apply for Council Tax Reduction

This form checks your eligibility for multiple types of support in one go. You only need to enter your details once.

What Apply Once checks

The form will assess your eligibility for:

  • Council Tax Reduction
  • Housing Benefit
  • Second Adult Rebate
  • Council Tax discounts and exemptions
  • Disabled Band Reduction
  • Free School Meals
  • School Clothing Grant
  • Discretionary Housing Payments
  • Garden Aid
  • parking permits
  • Education Maintenance Allowance

You can choose which benefits you want to apply for. You will be told what you may be entitled to and how much.

Page last modified: 18 November 2025

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