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Discretionary Housing Payments

Discretionary Housing Payments (DHPs)

If you are struggling to meet your rent payments then you can apply for a Discretionary Housing Payment (DHP). We have a limited amount of money to make these payments. A DHP is usually awarded for a… Content last updated: 31 October 2019

Council Tax Exemptions

Should your property be exempt from paying Council Tax? Some properties are exempt from Council Tax. There are time limits for how long some of the exemptions can be allowed. If you think your propert… Content last updated: 17 June 2026

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Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is committed to providing a positive environment where sexual harassment will not be tolerated. Complaints of sexual harassment will be taken seriously and will n… Content last updated: 27 February 2026

Business Rates Hardship Relief

Section 49 of the Local Government Finance Act 1988 gives billing authorities (the Council) the discretion to reduce or remit the payment of rates for any ratepayer. The Council can do so where it is… Content last updated: 01 April 2026

Fees

Application Fees Full Application fee An approving body may charge an applicant an application fee.  Subject to regulations 5 to 9, of the Flood and Water Management Act, an application fee is to be d… Content last updated: 14 January 2026

Universal Primary FREE School Meals

Welsh Government aims to provide every child in primary school in Wales with a free school meal by September 2024, regardless of household income. From February 19th 2024, UPFSM (Universal Primary Fre… Content last updated: 15 February 2024

Council Tax Disabled Band Reductions

If you, or someone who lives with you, needs a room, or an extra bathroom or kitchen, or extra space in your property to meet special needs arising from a permanent disability, you may be entitled to… Content last updated: 20 March 2023