Carers and careworkers discounts and exemption

If you are a carer, you may be disregarded for Council Tax if:

you provide care for at least 35 hours a week on average
you live in the same property as the person you care for
you are not the spouse or partner of the person you care for, or their parent if you care for a child under 18

The person you care for must receive one of the following benefits:

any rate of Attendance Allowance
an Armed Forces Independence Payment
the higher or middle rate of the care component of Disability Living Allowance
an increased Disablement Pension
an increased Constant Attendance Allowance
the standard or enhanced rate of the daily living component of Personal Independence Payment

Where the carer is an employee, the person providing care must:

be providing care or support through a connection with the Crown, a charity, or a local authority
be employed for at least 24 hours a week
be paid no more than £44.00 per week or less
be a resident where the care is given, or in premises which have been provided for the better provision of care

How to apply

If you believe you are eligible for this discount or exemption, please contact us to request an application form.

Council Tax