Council Tax Support

AFB

Hi

I wanted to ask if my brother was awarded LWRCA on universal credit as he suffers from severe learning difficulties. I would have to apply directly to council for Council Tax Support but would they award him 100% council tax support due his disability element and would there be any non dependent deductions. Any advice or help would be grateful.

poppy123456

Hi,

He maybe able to claim council tax reduction for severely mentally impaired (SMI) he will need his GP to fill out a form for this and speak to his local council. This links explains SMI https://www.mentalhealthandmoneyadvice.org/en/welfare-benefits/can-i-claim-welfare-benefits-if-i-m-living-with-a-mental-illness/council-tax-exemptions-and-support-to-pay/

Non dependent deductions apply to those that rent their home and claim either housing benefit or housing element of UC.