Supporting documents for a benefit claim or change of circumstances
Documents we accept in support of your claim for Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction or change of circumstances.
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Proof of child care costs that you pay for benefit claims
To prove your child care costs for benefits, you can provide a childcare provider's invoice or letter or bank or credit card statements.
Apprentices, youth trainees and school leavers Council Tax discount
If you or someone who lives with you is an apprentice or a youth trainee, you may be entitled to a 25% discount off your Council Tax.
Make a claim for Housing Benefit
Who is eligible to claim Housing Benefit, how it's calculated, what happens after you make a claim and if you live in specified accommodation.
Full-time student Council Tax discount and exemptions
If you're a full-time student you may be eligible for a discount on your Council Tax bill.
Council Tax premium for long-term empty properties
Extra Council Tax charges for long-term empty homes, situations when you do need to pay and how to apply for an exception.
Empty and second homes
Council Tax premiums for long-term empty properties and second homes, discounts and empty home reviews.
Additional waste capacity assessment
To help us initially asses your current waste capacity please complete our form
How to use a Tidy Tip
Tip rules and vehicle restrictions, who tips are for and who has to pay, what you can and cannot take there, tip permits.
Armed forces Council Tax exemption
Armed forces accommodation, barracks, messes and married quarters which are owned by the Secretary of State for Defence are exempt from Council Tax.