Disabled Person Discount

You may be able to get a reduction on your Council Tax if you, an adult or a child living with you are permanently disabled.

The reduction is applied by re-banding the property to the band below the current valuation. For example, if you are in a Band D property and the discount is applied, you will be classed as a Band C property.

This reduction can also be applied to band A properties.

Eligibility 

The property must have at least one of the following:

• A room (other than a bathroom, kitchen or a lavatory) which is predominantly used by the person with the disability
• An additional bathroom or kitchen within the property, which is necessary for meeting the needs of the disabled person
• A wheelchair used indoors by the disabled person

A single bathroom or kitchen, even if specially adapted to meet the needs of a person with a disability, does not qualify.

Wheelchairs are not considered to be required for meeting the needs of a disabled person if he/she does not need to use it in the living accommodation of the property.

Apply for a disability reduction

If you meet the criteria for a Disabled person discount please contact Council Tax using Contact Form below. When making an assessment we may need to visit the property, so please ensure you give a contact number when applying.