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Am I supposed to pay full council tax.

Sunflower25Sunflower25 Member Posts: 2 Connected
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Hi I'm on pip for severe mental health . Do i pay full council tax as I've heard some are exempt if on pip. Or do I pay full council tax. Thankyou.
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  • michfinchmichfinch Member Posts: 173 Pioneering
    I’d like to ask the same question. I have Epilepsy, memory loss and Psychosis and receive PIP.
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  • poppy123456poppy123456 Member Posts: 22,218 Disability Gamechanger
    HI and welcome,

    I'm one of the community champions here on scope and i'm here to help and advise others. Only those that are severely mentally impaired are exempt from council tax and to claim this you need your GP to fill out a form. Otherwise all local councils have their own criteria but most have to pay something towards their council tax. I claim PIP and ESA and i have to pay a small amount each month. It also depends on your financial circumstances.


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  • Sunflower25Sunflower25 Member Posts: 2 Connected
    Thank you poppy. And hello.😐
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  • poppy123456poppy123456 Member Posts: 22,218 Disability Gamechanger
    No problem. You maybe entitled to a reduction in your council tax band too but as i advised, you'll need to contact your local council.
    Proud winner of the 2019 empowering others award. This award was given for supporting disabled people and their families for the benefit advice I have given to members here on the community.
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