Carers Council Tax Discount

Many Carers are eligible for a Council Tax discount. Read on to find out the criteria and how to apply:

You may be able to get a discount if:

• you provide care for at least 35 hours a week

• you're not the spouse or partner of the person you're caring for, or the parent of the person if they're under 18

  
  

The person receiving care will also need to be receiving one of these benefits:

• Attendance allowance at any rate

• the highest or middle rate of the care component of a Disability Living Allowance

• the standard or enhanced rate of the Daily Living Component of Personal Independence Payment (PIP)

• the highest determinable rate of a Disablement pension

• an increase in a constant attendance allowance under a Military Service Pension Order

  
  

To apply:

1. print off the carer disregard questionnaire

2. fill it in

3. email it to counciltax@sutton.gov.uk or send it in the post to:

   Council Tax Team, Civic Offices, St Nicholas Way, Sutton, SM1 1EA

There may be other discounts that you and/or the person you support could be entitled to. See the Sutton Council website for information on other Council Tax Discounts and exemptions or seek individual advice from our Benefit Advisors. Call 0208296 5611 to make an appointment.