Carer Discounts - FAQs
Carers 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.
- Does the person(s) providing care and the person receiving care both have to be resident in the same property?
- Why does the disabled person's benefit have to be given?
- Why do the hours spent providing care have to be declared?
- How do I apply?
- For how long will the discount be allowed?
- Can I be disregarded? - A Checklist
- Who to contact?
Does the person(s) providing care and the person receiving care both have to be resident in the same property?
Yes. In order to be disregarded the carer must be resident in the same dwelling as the person to whom he/she is providing care.
Why does the disabled person's benefit have to be granted?
The disabled person must receive one of the four benefits shown in Box A, if the carer is to be disregarded.
Why do the hours spent providing care have to be declared?
This is because a carer can only be disregarded if he/she spends, on average, at least 35 hours per week providing care.
How do I apply?
Complete the Council Tax Discount - Carer Form 59.94 KB 
and return it to Exchequer and Support Service. Once it has been assessed you will be notified of our decision.
For how long will the discount 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.
Can I be disregarded? - A Checklist
| Is the person receiving care getting any of the benefits in Box A? | No | Does not Qualify |
| Yes | ||
| Is the carer resident at the same property as the person receiving care? | No | Does not Qualify |
| Yes | ||
| Is the carer providing care for 35 hours a week on average? | No | Does not Qualify |
| Yes | ||
| Is the carer a person in Box B? | Yes | Does not Qualify |
| No | ||
| Qualifies |
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