Council tax discount for people with disabilities

Your Council Tax bill may be reduced so that you pay a band lower than your property is in. For example, if your property is in band E you will pay the charge for a property in band D.  

If your property is already in band A, the lowest band, your bill is reduced by one ninth of the band D charge for your area. 

Who can apply

To qualify for a disabled band reduction, there must be:

• At least 1 disabled person permanently resident at the property 

And at least one of the below: 

• A special room used specifically to meet the needs of the disabled person 
• A second bathroom or kitchen used specifically to meet the needs of the disabled person
• Enough space so that a wheelchair can be and is used in your home every day  

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

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

Apply for disabled band reduction 

Complete our application form for disabled person discount (PDF document).

Other Benefits 

Read our disability benefits page to find out what other benefits you may be able to claim.