Nursing and Residential Care Home Discounts

Frequently Asked Questions

The full council tax bill assumes that there are 2 adults residing in a dwelling. However, for council tax purposes certain people will not be counted when looking at the number of adults.

• On what grounds is a patient disregarded?
• How do I apply?
• For how long will the discount be allowed?
• Who to contact?

On what grounds is a patient disregarded?

A person who is resident in a care home or hostel, or in an independant hospital in England, and who is receiving care or treatment there, is disregarged for the purpose of discount. Any person resident in the home who is not receiving care or treatment is not disregarded, and this will include anyone living in the home other than as a patient, for example resident staff or a resident proprietor and any family.

How do I apply?

Complete this Council Tax Discount Form 406.55 KB Once it has been assessed you will be notified of our decision.

For how long will thediscount be allowed?

For as long as there are less than two adults in the property who are not disregarded. If there is any change in circumstances then you must notify us. Failure to do so may result in a penalty being imposed.

Who to contact

If you live in Ashton or Mossley:
0161 342 2015 0161342 2012 Send a Message to Ashton/Mossley Council Tax Team

If you live in Denton or Dukinfield:
0161342 2099 0161 342 2012 Send a Message to Denton/Dukinfield Council Tax Team

If you live in Audenshaw, Hyde or Longdendale:
0161 342 2065 0161342 2012 Send a Message to Audenshaw/Hyde/Longdendale Council Tax Team

If you live in Droylsden or Stalybridge:
0161 342 2080 0161342 2012 Send a Message to Droylsden/Stalybridge Council Tax Team