If you’re a carer or care worker, you may be eligible for a reduction to your Council Tax.
There will be no reduction in Council Tax if there are still 2 other adults living at the property who do not qualify for a discount.
Check if you're eligible
If care is provided on a voluntary basis
You must not be a disqualified relative of the person you care for such as a spouse/civil partner (married or unmarried) or the parent of a child under 18 years.
You must live in the same property and provide care for at least an average of 35 hours a week.
The person being cared for must be entitled to at least one of the following state benefits:
- any rate of Attendance Allowance
- the middle or highest rate care component of a Disability Living Allowance
- the standard or enhanced rate of the daily living component of Personal Independence Payment
- the highest amount of increase in Disablement Pension
- an increase in Constant Attendance Allowance
- Armed Forces Independence Payment
If care is provided on a paid basis
If you are being paid to provide care, you must be:
- paid no more than £44 a week
- employed to provide care or support for at least 24 hours a week
- employed by a local authority or charity (or employed directly by the person being cared for if introduced via a local authority or charity)
- a resident in premises provided by the employer for the purpose of providing the care
How to apply
To apply for a reduction, please complete our online form. You’ll need to know your Council Tax account number.
For Bournemouth residents:
For Christchurch residents:
For Poole residents:
Please contact us if you need any help with completing the application form.