Service Description: Local Council Tax Support (LCTS) is the new scheme following the abolition of Council Tax Benefit on 31 March 2013. LCTS helps people on low income pay their Council Tax. If awarded, LCTS is deducted from your Council Tax liability, reducing your bill. To claim LCTS you must be the person liable to pay the council tax bill for a property.
Also known as:- Council Tax Benefit, Council Tax Rebate, Council Tax Support, CTS, LCTS
Answer: No, to apply for Local Council Tax support you must contact the Local Authority directly. This is because Local council tax support is no longer a national scheme and local authorities may need different information. Applications for Local Council Tax support can be made on line at iwight.com.