Council Tax Benefit

Definition: Council Tax Benefit and Housing Benefit are administered by local authorities and are means tested

Both Council Tax Benefit and Housing Benefit are related to income and savings, and they are administered by local authorities according to complex rules set by the Government. People who receive the guarantee part of Pension Credit will usually receive full help with their rent and council tax payments.

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