How it works
If a person with a permanent disability lives at your property as their main home and the property has had certain changes made to meet their needs, your council tax bill can be reduced to a lower band.
Your council tax bill will be reduced to the next band down and you will be charged the new lower rate. For example, a band D property would be charged at a band C rate. Band A properties can also have their bill reduced further.
Who it is for (eligibility)
You are eligible for the reduction if a person with a permanent disability lives at your property as their main home and the property has had certain changes to meet their needs.
The property must have been changed in one of the following ways:
- an additional bathroom that is essential for the disabled person
- an additional kitchen that is essential for the disabled person
- a room (other than a bathroom, kitchen or toilet) which is mainly used by the disabled person - for example a room used to store dialysis equipment
- extra space inside the property for the use of a wheelchair
Who it is not for
You do not qualify for a reduction for other adaptations, such as:
- Hand rails
- Stair lifts
- Ramps
- Walk-in showers
Apply
Before you start
You will need your council tax account number to apply.
After you apply
After your have applied we will visit your property to check that it meets the requirements. It may take us up to 3 months to complete our visit.
You must continue to pay your current Council Tax bill while the outcome of your application is decided.
If your application is approved, your reduction will be backdated based on the date your property was changed.
Apply for a Disabled persons Reduction
Help applying
If you need help applying and would benefit from face to face support, you can book a One4all appointment. You can meet with a member of the team at an RCT library who will support you in completing and submitting the application.
Book an appointment
Report a change of circumstances
You must inform us immediately if your circumstances change as it could affect your entitlement to a reduction.
Report a change of circumstances
Contact us
Email: revenues@rctcbc.gov.uk
Tel: 01443 425002