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Carers and care workers Council Tax exemption

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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.

We are currently updating our online application forms, please use this change of circumstances form to apply for the discount.

Please contact us if you need any help with completing the application form.

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