How do I apply for Council Tax Reduction in Wales?
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In short: Apply to your local council — search Council Tax Reduction on gov.wales or your council website. Have your Council Tax account number, income details and household information ready. Pension Credit Guarantee recipients usually get maximum reduction.
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Each council runs its own scheme within Welsh Government guidelines.
CTR is separate from the housing element of Universal Credit.
See Council Tax Reduction Wales regional guide.
Primary source: gov.wales/council-tax-reduction
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