Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support rates from April 2025
If you are currently receiving Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support, it has now been reviewed from 1 April 2025 to take account of the new year amounts from April.
Your entitlement is based on the information we have for you as of 19 February 2025. However, if you recently told us of a change in your circumstances, you may have received a revised letter, which would replace the information in the letter dated 3 March 2025.
If you want a detailed calculation of your entitlement, please contact benefits@north-norfolk.gov.uk.
Council Tax Support Scheme 2025/26
The Council is making changes to the Council Tax Support scheme from 1 April 2025, including:
- the introduction of a flat rate non-dependant deduction of £10 per week for each non-dependant adult. Some exceptions apply, such as where the adult is disregarded for Council Tax purposes or where the claimant or partner of the Council Tax Support claim receives the Limited Capability for Work component of Universal Credit.
- the removal of the additional £17.10 weekly earnings disregard
- a reduction in the time an award of Council Tax Support will be backdated. This will reduce from 6 months to 1 month.
These changes only affect working-age claimants. The central government determines Council Tax Support for low-income pensioners (66 years or over).
Full Council approved the changes on Wednesday 29 January 2025. View the full details of the Council Tax Support Scheme.
Further advice and guidance
Our information leaflet about Council Tax Support and Housing Benefits provides further helpful advice and guidance.
Manage your benefits claim online
The My Bills and Benefits service gives you instant access to manage and view your benefits. You can also use it to manage your business rates and Council Tax account.
FAQs
What date will my Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support change?
The changes will occur with effect from 1 April 2025.
Will my other benefits go up in April?
The government has increased most benefits for working-age people by 1.7% from April 2025, with a few exceptions. The State Pension has increased by 4.1%, and other Pension Age benefits have also increased.
Full details are available on the GOV.UK website.
Why are you deducting a different amount for my non-dependant?
From April 2025, the amount we reduce your weekly Council Tax Support for a non-dependant (someone over 18 living in your household), will change. We will now apply a standard deduction of £10 per week for each non-dependant. Some exceptions apply, such as where the adult is disregarded for Council Tax purposes or where the claimant or partner of the Council Tax Support claim receives the Limited Capability for Work component of Universal Credit.
How do I know how much my Council Tax is?
Details of your Council Tax liability and payments will be sent to you around 3 March 2025.
I rent from a Housing Association. Do I need to report my rent increase?
If your Housing Benefit payments are paid directly to your landlord, you do not need to inform us of your rent increase. We will receive this information directly. We will write to you again once your Housing Benefit has been updated to include the rent increase.
How do I tell you about a change in my circumstances?
If you are receiving Housing Benefit or Council Tax Support, you must tell us straight away about any change of circumstances that could affect your benefit.
You need to report a change of circumstances for you and anyone else in your house. The quickest and easiest way to do this is to use our online form.
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