Council Tax Benefit (CTB)
What is Council Tax Benefit (CTB)?
Council Tax Benefit - sometimes referred to as CTB - is a means of reducing your annual Council Tax bill.
It assists individuals who are:
It has been estimated that 1.97 million older people who are eligible for Council Tax Benefit are not claiming it, collectively missing out on £1.5 billion a year from this benefit alone - an average of £728 each. Some 44% of pensioners are missing out on Council Tax Benefit.
Of just as much concern is the fact that 28% of non-pensioners also miss-out on Council Tax Benefit.
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Who is eligible for Council Tax Benefit?
You may get Council Tax Benefit if your income and capital (savings and investments) are below a certain level. You could qualify if you are out of work, or in work and earning a wage.
In looking at your eligibility for Council Tax Benefit, your local council will look at:
- money you and your partner or civil partner have coming in, including earnings, some benefits and tax credits, and occupational pensions
- your savings (and your partner's or civil partner's savings)
- your circumstances: such as your age, the size of your family and their ages, whether you or any of your family are disabled, and whether anyone who lives with you could help with the rent.
If you or someone that you know is experiencing difficulty in paying rent, then there could be eligibility for Council Tax Benefit.
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Can I claim Council Tax Benefit if I am already claiming other benefits?
Yes you can!
Council Tax Benefit is usually claimed in addition to other benefits and allowances.
Council Tax Benefit is a "means-tested" benefit. The receipt of Council Tax Benefit will not reduce other benefits or allowances already being paid.
Council Tax Benefit entitlement depends on a number of different circumstances. Of all benefits and allowances available, the rules for claiming Council Tax are much specialised.
To understand your full eligibility you need independent advice and or assessment. For this, you need a dedicated professional to assess your complete circumstances confidentially.
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How much Council Tax Benefit can I get?
The local council will look at the amount of Council Tax you are required to pay.
It might be that you are entitled to maximum Council Tax Benefit. Other people might receive some assistance. This will depend on a number of circumstances and it would be most advisable to seek professional assistance when applying for Council Tax Benefit.
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Case study
Jack is 61 years old. He lives alone in his terraced house.
Until recently, Jack was working as a shop-assistant but has now unemployed. He has approximately £9,000.00 in savings.
Following a review with Housing Benefit Helpline, Jack found out that he is entitled to Pension Credit (Guarantee)
With this, Jack realised that he is entitled to full Council Tax Benefit and his claim has also been backdated by three months.
This case study is fictitious, but helps to illustrate just some of the many ways in which Housing Benefit Helpline can help change peoples lives for the better.
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Why does Council Tax Benefit go unclaimed?
Many people who could claim Council Tax Benefit often do not do so. Some of the reasons many people do not claim Council Tax Benefit are as follows:
- Most benefits and allowances are dealt with by the Department for Work and Pensions. However, Council Tax Benefit is dealt with by your local council. A lack of awareness and local publicity can cause a potential claim being over-looked
- For those who are working, a cut in overtime, loss of bonus or a pay freeze could be causing you to "tighten your belt". People who have no experience of Council Tax Benefit might not know how to start a claim
- We realise that time restraints can deter people from making their rightful claim for Council Tax Benefit. All too often, work commitments, family and domestic duties can interfere
- Claim forms can be lengthy and complicated. This can lead to a form being completed incorrectly or, in the worst case, not at all
- A health condition can make it impractical and/or uncomfortable. It can even stop a person from making a claim for Council Tax Benefit. You might not be in the best frame of mind to be completing a claim form adequately
- You might feel too proud to claim benefits or thought the claims process was too intrusive.
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What if I have been refused Council Tax Benefit?
Due to the inefficiencies of certain "officials" it has been known for refusals to be over-turned when the claim has been re-presented in a professional and methodical manner (i.e. by a professional company or consultant).
Many times, the refusal decision is based on an incorrect presentation of certain information by the claimant or by an incorrect assessment from the particular benefits office/r in question.
We have found 40% or more of "refused claims" have a very good chance of being overturned.
Needless to say, this issue is very important.
Full claim acceptance not only over-turns a previous refusal, but it also means you will probably be eligible for back-payments from the point of an initial claim.
This alone could often lead to thousands of pounds in back-payments due to you.
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How can I find out if I am eligible for Council Tax Benefit or if my refusal can be overturned?
This part is very simple!
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What is the difference between using Housing Benefit Helpline or asking the Benefit office directly?
- Which gives a personalised benefits health check
- Up to 40% of rejected claims by the benefit office are found to be incorrect
- Similar to private health care, you will be given personalised time and attention, which is sometimes lacking in government offices
- The FREE Review can be done from the comfort of your own home, and in your own time, and at your own convenience
- We look to advise all applicants in maximising their entitled benefits from several benefit departments
- Professional, Impartial and non biased consultants, will show all available benefits you may be entitled to, and if required help you to claim them
- Housing Benefit Helpline have an Excellent track record for maximising claims, over turning rejected claims and securing back payments.
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Are you getting all the benefits you are entitled to?
Housing Benefit Helpline has a number of consultants who many have over twenty years experience in administering a wide range of benefits and allowances.
We can help secure rightful entitlement to Income Support as well as other benefits and allowances.
This puts Housing Benefit Helpline in a very strong position with which to help potential claimants just like you.
To see what some of our existing clients feel about our service, read our testimonials.
We can undertake a full assessment of your circumstances for FREE and you can rest assured that we are working independently just for you - and nobody else.
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It only takes between five and ten minutes to complete our review form. In so doing, it is essential that the information you provide is as accurate as possible to allow us to gather the full extent of Council Tax Benefit and any other benefits and allowances that may be available to you.
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