Carers Discounts
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
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 the Disabled Person's Benefit Needs to be Granted
The disabled person must receive one of the three benefits shown in Box A, if the carer is to be disregarded.
Why the Hours Spent Providing Care Need to be Declare
This is because a carer can only be disregarded if he/she spends, on average, at least 35 hours per week providing care.
How to Apply?
Before applying, please see the ‘Can I be disregarded?’ checklist
Complete the Council Tax Discount - Carer Form. Once it has been assessed you will be notified of our decision.
How Long the Discount will 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 |