Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council

Making your new Council tax benefit claim

You can claim Council Tax Benefit if:

• you are on Income Support or Job Seekers Allowance
• you are on a low income (this includes people who are self employed)         

You cannot get Council Tax Benefit if:

• you, or your partner between you have more than £16,000 in savings         

A partner is someone you are married to, or someone you live with as if you are married to them.

Second Adult Rebate

You can claim Second Adult Rebate if there are other people living in your home who are on a low income.

You cannot claim Second Adult Rebate if you are married or have a partner. For more details, see the information 'Leaflets and Guides' and read the leaflet 'How we work out your benefit'.

Council Tax Benefit Claim Form

For help and advice on your claim, please contact us on the details above.

If you would like to claim Council Tax Benefit, you can download the form below. You will need to print the form, before filling it in by hand.

You can also get a claim form: by telephoning us, or by calling into our office, or from any St Leger Homes office, or from any Customer Service Centre.

• Housing Benefit & Council Tax Benefit Application Form