If you are struggling to pay your Council Tax bill there are a number of things to consider that may help.
Council Tax Benefit
Council Tax Benefit Benefit is awarded to people on low income. It is based on the household income, capital and personal circumstances. For more information, please visit our Council Tax Benefit page.
To check if you may be eligible you can try our on on line Benefits Calculator
Discounts, Exemptions and Reductions for people with Disabilities
Check if you are entitled to a Discount, Exemption or a reduction for a Person with Disabilities
Debt Advice
If you have several debts and are experiencing problems in paying them it may help to get independent guidance from an advice agency. They may be able to help you prioritise your debts, work out how much you are able to afford and may negotiate repayments on your behalf. As well as advice on dealing with debt they may give information on Benefit entitlement and on Council Tax discounts and relief.
For a list of local and national agencies that give free advice, please visit our Useful Contacts page.
Contacts
For further information on Council Tax:
Email: revenue@centralsussex.gov.uk
For Further information on Housing or Council Tax Benefit:
Email: benefit@centralsussex.gov.uk
Or write to us:
CenSus Revenues and Benefits Service
PO Box 505
Haywards Heath
RH16 1AQ
