Council tax discounts/disregards

Carers

A home carer is someone who meets all of the following conditions:

they live with the person they care for
they provide care for an average of at least 35 hours a week
they are not caring for their husband, wife, or partner
they are not a parent caring for a child under 18
they care for someone who is receiving any of the following:

higher-rate Attendance Allowance
the highest or middle rate of the care component of Disability Living Allowance
the daily living component of Personal Independence Payment
an increase in the rate of Disablement Pension or
an increase in Constant Attendance Allowance

You must supply evidence with your application that the person cared for is receiving the relevant benefit.

To apply for this discount, download the application form

Last updated Monday, 4th January 2016

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