council tax

Qasimo

Hi why council won't exempt council tax if I am deaf ?? they said if property have deaf equipment like deaf fire alarm or so then tax will be exempt is that true?? I'm deaf can't hear anything at all my partner is carer for me how come we don't get

poppy123456

Disabled Band Reduction Scheme

You may be eligible for the scheme if you live in a larger property than you would need if you or another occupant were not disabled.

If you qualify, your bill will be reduced to the next lowest Council Tax band. For example, if your property is in Band D, you’ll pay the Band C rate. If your home is already in the lowest band (Band A), you’ll get a 17% discount on your Council Tax bill instead.

You’ll have to show that you have either:

• an extra bathroom, kitchen or other room that you need for the disabled person
• extra space inside the property for using a wheelchair

The property must be the main home of at least 1 disabled person. This can be an adult or a child - it does not have to be the person responsible for paying the Council Tax.

As you live with your partner in your case, you would not be able to claim the carers discount because it doesn't apply when you live with a partner.

https://www.gov.uk/council-tax/discounts-for-disabled-people

Qasimo

so I live in Flat 2 bedroom me and my partner and 2 kids so that means we not eligible then is that make sense?

poppy123456

Based on the limited information you've given I can't see any reason why you would be entitled to any council tax discount. Council Tax reduction is completely different and you maybe entitled to that depending on your financial circumstances.