If you live in a property where changes have been made to help a disabled child or adult living there, you may get a discount on your Council Tax.
If you are eligible, your Council Tax bill will be reduced by 1 band. For example, if your home has been valued as being in band C, then under the scheme you will pay the same as someone in band B. If your home is already in band A, you will receive a 1/6th reduction.
Check if you’re eligible
To qualify for a Council Tax band reduction, the property must be the main residence of at least 1 disabled person. It must also have at least one of the following:
- an additional bathroom or kitchen required to meet the needs of the disabled person
- a room (other than a bathroom or kitchen) required to meet the needs of the disabled person and used mainly by them
- enough floor space for the disabled person to use a wheelchair inside the property - wheelchairs for outside use only are excluded
The room or space must be required by the disabled person because of their disability.
The room or the wheelchair must also be of major importance to the disabled person’s well-being, due to the extent of their disability.
How to apply
To apply for a discount, please complete our form. You’ll need to know your Council Tax account number.
For Bournemouth residents:
For Christchurch residents:
For Poole residents:
Let us know about a change of circumstances
When we send you a bill each year, you must let us know if your circumstances have changed. If the disabled person has left your address, or the room or space where the reduction was granted no longer exists, you must let us know within 21 days of the change happening. If you do not let us know about a change that affects a discount, you may receive an amended bill and a £70 penalty charge.
Please contact us if you need any help with completing the application form.