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Council Tax Benefit – information for people who are sick or disabled

Applies to: England, Wales and Scotland

Who does it help?

Council Tax Benefit is to help people on a low income to pay their Council Tax. Remember that if you are disabled, you may have to pay less Council Tax, or none at all, depending on your circumstances.

Is it means-tested?

Whether you get Council Tax Benefit or not depends on your income and savings.  If you are disabled, you can have more income and still have the right to Council Tax Benefit.

Further help

Follow the link for more information about Council Tax Benefit.

Frequently asked questions relating to Council Tax Benefit

This information has been produced by Citizens Advice. 

Last updated: 12 May 2009