Discounts for disabled people

1. Apply
   for a discount for properties occupied by disabled people
2. Tell us about a change
   to a discount for properties occupied by disabled people

1. Apply
for a discount for properties occupied by disabled people

One of the following must apply for a discount to be granted:

• the disabled person uses a wheelchair indoors
• the property has a second bathroom or kitchen for the use of the person with the disability
• a room in the property is used for a special purpose, for example, dialysis

We also have a discount and exemption for adults with mental impairments. Visit our Other council tax discounts and exemptions page for more details.

Apply for a discount

If a reduction is granted, the council tax for the property will be charged at the rate of the band below it.

Example: if the property is at band C then the council tax payable will be at a band B rate. A reduction is also available for band A properties.
Find your council tax property band.

To apply for a discount, download and complete the claim form:

• Disabilities reduction claim form(PDF, 48KB)

If you cannot use the form

Hand completed forms in to a
community hub or post them to us at:

• NextTell us about a change
  to a discount for properties occupied by disabled people