Council Tax
As a carer, you may be able to receive a discount on your Council Tax bill depending on your circumstances.
Severely Mentally Impaired
You may be able to get a discount if they, or someone who lives with them, has been classed as severely mentally impaired by a medical professional.
Find out more about discounts relating to Severe Mental Impairment
Disabled Band Reduction
You may be entitled to a reduction on your Council Tax if someone who is resident in your home, including yourself, has a substantial and permanent disability and other criteria are satisfied.
Find out more about Disabled Band Reduction
Admission to hospital, residential care home or nursing home
Patients in hospital, care or nursing homes are not included (“disregarded”) as occupiers of a household for the purposes of calculating Council Tax, which can lower the total amount of Council Tax payable.
Find out more about disregarded occupier reductions
Council Tax Reduction
Carers who are on a low income due to their caring responsibilities may be eligible for financial support through the Council Tax Reduction scheme.