If your property has been adapted or has special facilities because someone who lives there is physically disabled, you may qualify to be charged at a lower valuation band.
For example, if your property is in band D, you will only have to pay the charge for band C.
To qualify for a lower tax band you must have:
- added an extra bathroom or kitchen for the disabled person to use
- enough room for a wheelchair to be used inside at all times
- have a room that is mainly used to meet the needs of the disabled person.
From 1 April 2000, the council tax law changed. From this date, properties in band A are able to apply for disability relief, whereas before this date they were unable to receive this reduction. This means, if your property is in band A, you may be eligible for a reduction in the amount of council tax you pay. To receive this reduction, your property must provide one of the special facilities listed above, for a disabled person that is permanently resident.
For more information on disabled relief download a fact-sheet on disabled relief.
If you feel your property meets any of the above requirements, you can complete an online application form.