Council Tax Reductions

In certain circumstances you may be entitled to a reduction in your Council Tax bill. Please read the following information; if you meet the required criteria for a reduction, please complete the relevant application form.

The type of reductions available can be split into four categories:

• Council Tax Benefit
• Disabled Band Reduction
• Discounts
• Exemptions.

Please complete the appropriate application form if you feel you may be entitled to a reduction.

Please note, if you receive a reduction and your circumstances change this may affect your entitlement. You must notify the Council Tax office of any changes within 21 days of the change to allow the council to independently verify the position, If this does not happen any claim may not be dealt with retrospectively. If we know that your discount or exemption is due to end we will send you a revised council tax bill nearer the time telling you the new revised amount to pay.

Council Tax Benefit

Council Tax Benefit can help you pay your Council Tax. There are two kinds of Council Tax Benefit:

• Main Council Tax Benefit – for people with a low income
• Second Adult Rebate – if you have people living with you who are on a low income. Your income does not affect entitlement to this.

When you apply for Council Tax Benefit we will automatically work out which type gives you the most money. For more information on Council Tax Benefit and to make an application, please visit our Benefits pages.

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Disabled Band Reduction

A disabled band reduction may apply if a property is

• the main residence of a disabled person and
• the property has either;
  • a room, other than a bathroom, toilet or kitchen, which is predominantly used by and required to meet the needs of the disabled person, or
  • an additional bathroom or kitchen required to meet the needs of the disabled person, or
  • enough floor space for the use of a wheelchair required to meet the needs of the disabled person.

The disabled person does not have to be liable to pay Council Tax and may be of any age.

For the purposes of this reduction, a disabled person means a person who is substantially and permanently disabled caused by illness, injury, congenital deformity or otherwise.

If you are eligible, a reduction will be applied to your account to reduce the amount you must pay to that of a band lower than your property. For example, if your property is in band D you will be charged the band C rate. If your property is in band A you will still receive a reduction equivalent to that for bands B, C and D.

Please note the following adaptions or uses alone do not quailify for a disabled band reduction:

• Stannah stair lifts
• Additional rails inside or outside the property
• Using a zimmer frame indoors
• Possession of a disabled parking permit

To apply for a disabled band reduction please download an application form (see attached files section below) and return the completed form to:

Revenues, Benefits and Customer Services
P.O. Box 10505,
Wood Green,
London
N22 7WJ

Please note that an enquiry officer may be required to visit your property to assess your eligibility before any reduction is awarded.

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