Disability Reduction Claim Form - Notes

A reduction for Council Tax can be claimed for any dwelling that has a qualifying individual residing in it, and provides certain features or facilities to meet the needs of that disabled person (qualifying individual).

Qualifying Individual - a person who is substantially and permanently disabled (whether by illness, injury, congenital deformity or otherwise).

The regulations require that any application for this relief must be submitted by an 'eligible person' or by someone on their behalf.

Eligible person - a liable person as regards a dwelling, which is a sole or main residence of at least one qualifying individual.

If any of the conditions below are satisfied you may be entitled to a disability reduction:

• Permanent adaptations having been made to the property to meet the needs of the qualifying individual;
• A second bathroom or kitchen having been installed to meet the needs of the qualifying individual;
• Sufficient floor space for the indoor use of a wheelchair on a permanent basis by the qualifying individual

Required for meeting the needs of a qualifying individual - means anything that is essential or of a major importance to the qualifying individuals well-being by reason of the nature and extent of that persons disability and the adaptation.

Supporting medical evidence may be requested to support this claim.

On submitting your claim, if you meet any of the above criteria an inspection of your property will be arranged within 14 days.

The liable person has a legal obligation to inform the Authority of any chance that occurs that may affect their claim.

You can complete an application form for disability reduction.