Disability Reduction

Disabled people who require additional space may be eligible for a council tax reduction.   

This can include: 

• A room other than a bathroom, kitchen, or toilet for the use of the disabled person eg a specialist treatment room
• Another bathroom or kitchen for the use of the disabled person 
• Space inside the home for use of a wheelchair.  

Households with adaptations such as stairlifts, downstairs bedrooms, or internal or external rails, do not automatically qualify for a reduction.  

The council must decide if the disabled person would find it hard to live in the home, or if their health would suffer if the extra features weren’t available. 

If your home is eligible, your bill will be lowered to the valuation band below. IIf your home is in the lowest band (Band A) we will reduce your bill by one sixth. You can find out more about valuation bands on our Council Tax banding page. 

This will not affect the value of your home, or its banding on the valuation list. 

If you think you may qualify for an exemption, please contact us.