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You may be able to get a disability-related reduction in your Council Tax if
your home has one of the following features:
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An extra bathroom or kitchen for the person who is disabled to use.
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A room which is 'predominantly' used by the disabled person. For example, it
could be a downstairs room in a two-storey house which the disabled person has
to use as a bedroom. Or it could be a room that has been adapted specifically
for the disabled person to use.
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Sufficient floor space so that the disabled person can use a wheelchair in the
home.
You will also need to show that this feature is essential, or of major
importance, to the well being of the disabled person. You must be able to show
that the room or space is needed because of the person's disability and that
they would not need it if they were not disabled. In this sense the room or
space must be 'extra'. However, you do not need to have specially adapted a
room or to have built a new room.
To apply for the reduction contact your local authority. They may ask you to
send in supporting evidence with your application form. In particular, you may
be asked to supply a letter from a doctor or other professional confirming the
extent of your disability and how it affects you. It should also highlight how
you use additional equipment in your home and whether you could cope without
it.
If you qualify for the reduction your council tax bill will be reduced to the
amount payable for a home in the valuation band below yours. So, if your home
is in band D, it will be reduced to the amount for band C. If your home is in
Band A you will get a reduction of one-sixth of your bill.
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