You may be able to get a reduction on your Council Tax if you, or an adult or child living with you, is permanently disabled and the property is their sole or main residence.
The property contains at least one of the following:
- a room (which is not a bathroom, kitchen or lavatory) which is mainly used by the disabled person
- an additional bathroom or kitchen which is required for the disabled person
- enough floor space to allow the use of a wheelchair
If you qualify, your property valuation band will drop by one band.
Visit our Council Tax charges page for more details of bands.
Please note the following to consider if you meet the criteria before making an application, The fact that a disabled person uses a room will not on its own lead to a reduction. To be considered it has to be a room specifically to meet the needs of a disabled person. The room can either be an existing room or an additional room/extension, but there must be a causal link between the person’s disability and the use of the room. It is important to note that it is the room that must be of the importance to the disabled person, not necessarily what is in the room, unless the room has been physically adapted. The fact that a property has a second bathroom or kitchen will not lead to a reduction unless it is essential to the disabled person that a second bathroom or kitchen is needed to meet their disability needs.The disabled person must both need and be able to use a wheelchair indoors. A person who normally uses a wheelchair but cannot do so indoors because corridors or doorways are too narrow will not qualify. The storage of a wheelchair indoors is not sufficient to qualify.
How to apply for the Disabled Band Reduction
You can apply for the Disabled Band Reduction online. If you need any assistance, contact our Customer Advice and Support Service.