Council tax

How to apply for Council Tax Benefits and find out about appeals, bandings and refunds.

• Appeals
  The law says any 'person affected' by a relevant decision can ask us to change our decision. It also states you can appeal to an independent appeal tribunal.
• Backdating
  You may be able to claim Housing Benefit or Council Tax Benefit for a past period. This is called backdating.
• Band reductions (incl. disability)
  Information about discount to Council Tax - Disabled Relief
• Council Tax - New claim
  You can claim Council Tax Benefit if you are on Income Support, Job Seekers Allowance, Pension Credit or you are on a low income (this includes people who are self employed).
• Current claim
  If you are currently receiving Housing Benefit or Council Tax Benefit and there is a change in your circumstances, you must let us know as immediately as it may affect the amount of benefit you receive.
• Discount
  Information about the amount of Council Tax you have to pay and discounts available.
• Exemptions
  Some properties are exempt from Council Tax. If you own or occupy a property that is described below and your bill does not show that an exemption has been granted, please contact us for advice.
• Overpayments
  An overpayment is an amount of Benefit paid to you, which you were not entitlement to receive. If this happens, we will write to you.
• Paying Your Council Tax
  We are responsible for collecting the Council Tax from all households in Solihull.
• Review
  An award of Housing & Council Tax benefit lasts until there is a change in circumstances that means you no longer qualify or a doubt that all the conditions of entitlement are satisfied.
• Valuation and Bandings
  Council Tax Valuation and Bandings