Benefits - Disablement Band Reduction
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Description
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.
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Who can claim
To qualify for a reduction in the Council Tax and Water Services charges the property should have either:
- A room, other than a bathroom, a kitchen which is predominantly used (whether for providing therapy or otherwise) by the disabled person and is required for meeting the needs
- An additional bathroom or kitchen which is required to meet the needs of the disabled person
- Sufficient floor space to permit the use of a wheelchair. The disabled person must need to use the wheelchair indoors
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How to claim