Apply for money off Council Tax if you care for someone you live with

As a carer you will be disregarded for the purposes of Council Tax if all of the following apply to the person you care for:

• they are not your spouse, partner or child under the age of 18
• they live in the same property as you
• they receive at least 35 hours a week of care on average
• they're in receipt of a qualifying benefit

Qualifying benefits include:

• Attendance Allowance
• Disability Living Allowance (highest or middle rate of the care component only)
• Personal Independence Payment (standard or enhanced rate of the daily living component)
• an increase in the rate of their disablement pension
• an increase in Constant Attendance Allowance

You will need to provide proof of the qualifying benefit.

A carer will be disregarded from Council Tax if the above criteria are met.

After you've applied, we will assess your claim and contact you regarding the outcome.You must continue to make payments whilst a discount application is pending.