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

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

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
Benefits calculator
Make a payment
Register to pay by direct debit
Report a change in your circumstances
Report benefit fraud
Single person council tax discount review
Submit council tax evidence
Register to use the online Benefits, Council Tax and Business Rates Service