You may be eligible for the Disabled Band Reduction Scheme if you live in a property where changes have been made to help a resident child or adult who has a permanent disability.
You can apply for disabled band relief if the person with the disability lives in the property as their main home and the property meets at least one of these criteria:
- a room (other than a bathroom, kitchen or toilet) used mainly by the disabled person to meet their needs
- an additional bathroom or kitchen adapted for use by the disabled person
- space in the dwelling to allow for the use of a wheelchair
Our inspector will need to visit the property to make sure the criteria is met.
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.
See council tax bands and charges for band information.
To apply, complete our council tax discount form below.
Before you apply
You'll need:
- details of the adaptations to your home, or how the extra room is used, to meet the needs of the disabled person in your household
- a letter from a qualified professional, for example an occupational therapist or social worker. These letters should confirm a disability and vindicate whether the additional space or room is essential to the wellbeing of the disabled person