Discounts and benefits if you live alone

Single Person Discount is completely separate from Council Tax benefit.

If you live in a "one person" household, you will qualify for Single Person Discount if you apply.

This means that your Council Tax bill is reduced by 25%.

However, if you are on a low income and have savings of less than £16,000, you can also claim Council Tax benefit to help you to pay the remaining 75%.

If you are getting the "Guarantee" element of Pension Credit, you can apply even if your savings are over £16000.

In North West Leicestershire, we are committed to making sure that as many people as possible get all the benefits that they are entitled to.

You can download a claim form, telephone or call in the request one, or we can visit you at home to complete a form.

We have two dedicated visiting officers who can see you at home to give free and confidential advice and complete all the paperwork to claim help with your council tax and/or rent payments. They can also give advice on other state benefits that you may be entitled to and refer you to the right people to help you claim these benefits.

Please ring Mrs A Buckley or Mrs A Neilson on 01530 454551 for further advice and to arrange a visit, or contact the Benefits Team.