Council Tax discounts and exemptions

You might be entitled to a reduction in your Council Tax, or be exempt from paying Council Tax.

Apply for a Carers Discount

To apply for a Carers Discount, please visit Disregarded person discount application - Carer

If you’re a carer and you live in the same property as the person you care for, you might be able to get a discount on Council Tax.

You will need to provide more than 35 hours per week of care.

The person you care for needs to be getting one of these benefits:

  • Disability Living Allowance (DLA) care component at the middle or high rate, or 
  • Personal Independence Payment (PIP) daily living component at any rate, or 
  • Attendance Allowance at any rate, or 
  • Constant Attendance Allowance, or
  • Armed Forces Independence Payment

The person you care for can’t be your husband, wife, civil partner, or child under 18.

It doesn’t matter whether you’re getting Carer’s Allowance.

If you’re unable to use the on-line form, please call 01642 774774 to request a copy in the post.