Use the online benefits calculator to estimate your entitlement.

There are a number of other benefits available to help people and what you are entitled to will depend on your circumstances. For information about child benefit, income support, job seeker's allowance or pension credits contact the  Department for Work and Pensions (opens in a new window) .

Bus travel concessions, support for students and help with care service payments are also available.

If you are already in receipt of benefits, you can check the details online.

Benefits leaflets can be downloaded from the National Benefits website (opens in a new window) .  The leaflets are available in other languages (opens in a new window) .  Audio versions are also available.

If you suspect someone of benefit fraud find out how to report them.

• What is council tax benefit and who can claim it?

  Council tax benefit is one of two benefits available to help people who have to pay council tax.

• How do I claim for council tax benefit?

  To be considered for council tax benefit you need to complete an application form.

• Appeals against council tax benefit

  How to appeal against your local council's decision on council tax benefit.

• Second adult rebate

  Second adult rebate is for people who cannot get help with their council tax but have other people living with them who are on a low income.

• Non-Dependant Deductions

  Rules and procedures for non-dependant adults.

• Frequently asked questions

  Questions and answers about council tax benefit.

• Backdated claims

  If you have a good reason for not claiming earlier, you can ask us to consider backdating your benefits.