You can apply for a reduction to your Council Tax if someone who is disabled, either an adult or a child, lives in the property and changes have been made to help with their disability.
You can apply for the disabled reduction if your property has:
- enough space inside so that a wheelchair for day-to-day living can be used indoors
- an extra bathroom or kitchen to meet the disabled person’s needs
- a room other than a bathroom, toilet or kitchen which is required to meet the disabled person’s needs
You'll need your:
- Council Tax account number
- name, address and contact details
The Council Tax for the property will be charged at the rate of the band below it. For example if the property is at band C then the Council Tax payable will be at a band B rate. A reduction is also available for band A properties.
You can find more information about the Disabled Band Reduction Scheme on GOV.UK.
After you've applied
After you've applied, you must still pay the amount on your Council Tax bill until you hear from us.
We may need to visit your property to confirm that the discount or exemption should apply.
We will review your discount or exemption from time to time and ask you to confirm whether it still applies.
If we don't give you the discount and you think we should have you can appeal by contacting us.
Report a change
You need to let us know if your circumstances change within 21 days, otherwise you may have to pay a fine.
You’ll need your:
- Council Tax account number
- name, address and contact details