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Council tax benefit

If you are finding it difficult to pay your council tax you may be eligible to apply for council tax benefit.

In this section you will find information on:

Will you qualify?

Whether you qualify for help will depend upon:

Your income (includes your earnings, other benefits, and tax credits)
Your savings (limited to £16,000)
The income of anyone else who lives with you (such as grown up children or parents)
The council tax for your property - see My West Oxfordshire

Complete our online benefits calculator for an estimate of the amount of benefit available to you:

Online benefits calculator

Second adult rebate

You may be eligible for a second adult rebate if you share your home with someone who:

Is 18 or over
Is on a low income
Does not pay you rent

For more information contact the benefits team online or call 01993 861030

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Calculate your Benefit entitlement | Tell the Benefits Team about a change in your circumstances

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Benefit application form (803 kB PDF) | Benefits Glossary (61 kB PDF) | How Applications are Assessed (35 kB PDF) | Second Adult Rebate (27 kB PDF)

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Last reviewed 13 January 2012

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