Council tax support

What if I can't afford to pay the shortfall?

There is a fund available called the hardship fund that you can apply to if you cannot afford to pay the difference between the amount of Council Tax you are charged and the amount of LCTS you receive.

Download a copy of the Discretionary Hardship Policy
Download an application form for a Discretionary Hardship Payment
Download a copy of the Local Council Tax Support Scheme 2023-24 Policy

Last updated Tuesday, 7th March 2023

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