Benefits and Grants
Get help from the Council and other organisations.
Council Tax Reduction
Apply to see whether your Council Tax bill can be reduced based on a low income or if you are claiming Benefits.
Discretionary Housing Payments
Extra help when you are finding it hard to pay your rent
Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA)
Find out if you are eligible for an income-assessed weekly allowance to help with the cost of further education.
Apply for Free School Meals/Schools Essential Grant (clothing grant).
Find out if you can apply for Free School Meals/Schools Essential Grant (clothing grant).
Houses to Homes
Help for Owners of empty properties.
Housing Benefit
Housing benefit provides help with paying rent if you are on a low income.
Student Awards
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council no longer deals with Student Finance.