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Question: If pensioners are protected by the change in Council Tax support, why is it that if they own a second property on the Island they have to pay more (extra 10%)?

Answer: The change in level of second home property discount granted is a discount change and therefore does not fall under the current council tax benefit scheme or welfare reform changes which introduce a local council tax support scheme. There is no protection for pensioners in deciding what level of second home discount is applied.

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Frequently Asked Questions for this Service

Who will the changes affect?
Where and how do I complete the consultation survey, and the time period in which to do it?
Who is protected from the changes and why?
When will the Council decide on the new discounts?
I receive a 10% discount for a second home which I own on the Isle of Wight, will the Council Tax reforms affect me?
What is the current Council Tax benefit?
I am a pensioner; will I be affected?
How will I know how much my benefit changes by?
When will the Council decide on the new benefit scheme?
Will I still be able to claim second adult rebate?
Is second adult rebate the same as single person discount?
What is a disabled benefit, and how will I know if I receive it?
Who has to pay Council Tax?
I claim Council Tax benefit at the moment. How will I know if the change will affect me?
I have never paid Council Tax before. How will I know how much I have to pay, and how do I make payments?
Who will be able to get the new Council Tax support?
When will I know how the final scheme will affect me?
What is Council Tax?
Why are the changes being made?
Why can't the Council continue with the current council tax benefit scheme?
I know I will need help to pay my Council Tax after April. Can I claim help with Council Tax now and how will I make a claim?
Can I appeal against the amount of support I have been given for 2013/2014?
If I make a claim for Council Tax benefit during March, do I have to make another claim in April for the new Council Tax support?
I am moving and my property will be empty and unfurnished until I can sell it, will there be any exemption under the new proposals?
My property has been empty and unfurnished for over 6 months. I currently pay a full Council Tax charge, will the changes affect me?
My property requires major repair or structural alterations. I understand that there is currently full exemption for up to 12 months, will this change?
How can I pay my Council Tax?
What should I do if I cannot pay the amount shown on my Council Tax bill?
If pensioners are protected by the change in Council Tax support, why is it that if they own a second property on the Island they have to pay more (extra 10%)?
If I live in a property banded higher than a band D and my benefit is capped to band D, will I also have to pay a further 20% more on top of this band cap due to limiting the maximum CTS to 80%?
Will there be a scheme similiar to the Discretionary Housing Payment (DHP) fund available if I am unable to afford the amount I now have to pay?