Disabled Band Reduction Scheme
This scheme is intended to make sure disabled people
don't pay more Council Tax if they need:
• a bigger property, or
• to adapt their home because of their disability
The property must be the main home of at least 1
disabled person. They can be an adult or a child and don't have to
be responsible for paying the Council Tax.
The property must have 1 or more of:
• an extra bathroom, kitchen or other room for the
disabled person
• extra space inside the property for using a
wheelchair
To apply for a Band reduction, ask at your local
authority's office or go to the local authority website.
Council Tax Discounts and
Exemptions
People who are severely mentally impaired and some
live-in carers are exempt when working out Council Tax. There are
other circumstances where discount or exemption can be granted.
Ask at your local council's office, or go to the
local authority's website and look for the section on Council Tax.
For most local authority's the relevant application forms can be
downloaded from their website.
You can find general information about council tax
discounts and exemptions online at:
www.gov.uk/council-tax
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