Disability Reduction

A room other than a bathroom, kitchen or lavatory is set aside to meet the disabled persons needs.

A second bathroom or kitchen is required for meeting the needs of a disabled resident.

Enough space for the use of a wheelchair where one needs to be used inside the property.

When considering whether a reduction can be granted a Revenues Officer will visit the property. They will assess if the occupier with the disability would find it impossible or extremely difficult to live in the property if the adaptations had not been undertaken.

A review of disability reductions is carried out every year by the Revenues Section to check if circumstances have changed and whether the discount is still relevant. If circumstances do change and you feel you are no longer entitled to the reduction you should inform the Revenues Section immediately.

How much could my bill be reduced by ?

If you qualify for this reduction your Council Tax bill will be reduced to that of a property in the valuation band one band lower than your property. For example, if your property was a band 'C' and a reduction was granted you would be billed at a band 'B' rate. This would not alter your valuation band on the valuation list only the amount charged. If you live in a band 'A' property your bill would be reduced by one ninth of a band 'D' charge.

How will the Council Tax Section know if I qualify for a reduction ?

To be considered for a Disability Reduction you must complete an application form, this will need to be signed by your doctor.

What can I do if the Revenues Section does not agree that I qualify for a reduction ?

If you have applied for a Disability Reduction and this has not been granted by the Revenues Section, you should write stating your reasons for disagreeing with the decision. The Revenues Section then has two months to review the case and reply. If you disagree with the reply or the Revenues Section has not replied within the two month time period, you can appeal to a Valuation Tribunal. Click here for details of Valuation Tribunals.

You should continue to pay your existing bill while an appeal is outstanding.

Disability Reduction  (28kb)