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Concerned about the cost of living? Find out what support is available

Council Tax & Benefits

Benefits

If you are on a low income you may be entitled to a range of benefits. Find out what you are entitled to and how to apply

Cost of Living Support

If you are struggling with day-to-day costs, there is additional support to help with gas and electricity bills, food and other household costs

Council Tax

Council Tax is a tax set by local authorities to meet their budget requirement. It helps pay for the services the Council provides for the residents of Torfaen

The Local Government Pension Scheme

If you pay in to the Local Government Pension Scheme the key publications can be found here

My Torfaen - Online Benefits, Council Tax and Business Rates Service

Register with us to obtain access to your Business Rates or Council Tax account and Housing and/or Council Tax Benefit claim

Popular Tasks

  • Apply for a council tax discount/exemption
  • Apply for council tax reduction (income based)
  • Council tax reminder notice enquiry
  • Make a payment
  • Register to pay by direct debit
  • Report a change in your circumstances
  • Report benefit fraud
  • Submit council tax evidence
  • Register to use the online Benefits, Council Tax and Business Rates Service
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Financial Support

Financial advice

Affected by the Universal Credit changes?
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Council Tax 2021/22

View Torfaen's financial leaflet and the Police & Crime Commissioner Gwent budget leaflet

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How to find us

Torfaen County Borough Council
Civic Centre
Pontypool
NP4 6YB

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  • Telephone: 01495 762200
  • (08:30 to 17:00 - Monday to Friday)
  • Email: calltorfaen@torfaen.gov.uk

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