Frequently asked questions

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1. This is not my main home, can I get a discount?
   If you own a property in the Canterbury City Council area which is not your main home, you may be entitled to a reduction in the Council Tax you have to pay. For most people from 1st April 200 ...
2. Are all students exempt from Council Tax?
   Most students don't have to pay Council Tax. However some do so please take a few minutes to make sure that this applies to you. If we grant an exemption for a period of time (which means we do ...
3. I can't afford to pay the difference between my benefit and my rent/council tax, what can I do?
   If you are suffering financial hardship, you can ask us for a Discretionary Housing Payment (DHP). A DHP can only be awarded to help with rent if you qualify for Housing Benefit.A DHP can only ...
4. How do I claim Housing Benefit or Council Tax Benefit?
   If you want to claim Housing Benefit and/or Council Tax Benefit, you will need to fill in and submit a claim form. You can get the form by: 1) printing the one of the forms available at On-line ...
5. Can I get an exemption from the Council Tax?
   There are many reasons why a property may have been given an exemption from Council Tax. Some of these categories have a time limit on the exemption. e.g. If a property is empty and unfurn ...

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