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.

Extra help when you are finding it hard to pay your rent

Find out if you are eligible for an income-assessed weekly allowance to help with the cost of further education.

Find out if you can apply for Free School Meals/Schools Essential Grant (clothing grant).

Help for Owners of empty properties.

Housing benefit provides help with paying rent if you are on a low income.

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council no longer deals with Student Finance.