Council tax discount on pip?

novice123

I live in Scotland and receive both PIP rates at the standard rate and want to know if I can claim  council tax discount

Alex

Hi @Novice123,

You might be eligible - your house must have a special feature that makes it possible or easier for you to live there. Here are the important points from Shelter:

• To get a reduction in your council tax you must have both a person who is disabled living in your home and a special feature that makes it possible or easier for them to live there.

• To apply for a reduction you need to write to your council tax department and they may ask for a letter from a health professional to support your application.

• You can only get 12 months of discount so you need to reapply every 12 months to keep getting the discount.

• If your application is approved your council tax will be reduced to the amount for the next council tax band down from the band your property is in.

Read more here: http://scotland.shelter.org.uk/get_advice/advice_topics/paying_for_a_home/paying_council_tax/council_tax_and_disabled_people

Hope that helps.

Alex

Hi @novice123

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