Carers and people receiving care
If you are a carer or someone who receives care then you may be able to claim a discount on your Council Tax.
When someone moves into a care home
If you have to go into a care home, nursing home or hospital you might not have to pay Council Tax on your empty home. This only applies if you do not plan on returning home.
Apply for the moving into a care home exemption
When someone lives elsewhere to receive care
If you have to live elsewhere to receive personal care in another person’s home then you may not have to pay Council Tax for the property you left.
The care you require must be for one of the following reasons:
- old age
- disablement
- illness
- alcohol or drug dependency
- mental health
When someone lives elsewhere to give care
If you have to move elsewhere to care for someone you may not have to pay Council Tax for the property you left.
The person being cared for must require care for one of the following reasons:
- old age
- disablement
- illness
- alcohol or drug dependency
- mental health
Discount for carers
Paid carers
You may be able to get a carer’s Council Tax discount if you are:
- employed as a carer
- living in accommodation provided by the employer so that care can be given
- employed to provide care for at least 24 hours a week
- paid no more than £44 a week
Apply for the paid carers discount
Unpaid carers
You may be able to get a carer’s Council Tax discount if you are:
- living with and caring for someone
- the person you care for must not be your spouse, partner or child under 18
- you must be providing care for at least 35 hours a week on average
The person who is being cared for must also receive one of the following benefits:
- Attendance Allowance
- the middle or higher rate of the care component of Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
- Armed Forces Independence Payment
- the highest rate of Constant Attendance Allowance
- the daily living component of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) at any rate