PIP enhanced rate mobility and living - council tax band lowering

spb1612

I am on ESA and PIP enhanced rate mobility and living.

Does this qualify me to down banding of my council tax?

Thank you.

janer1967

Hi there 

It most likely entitles you to council tax reduction  

Each council sets their own eligibility criteria 

Check your local council website as this is usually how you apply 

Any further questions just ask 

MarkM88

Entitlement to benefits does not reflect the band your house is allocated to. 

calcotti

janer1967 said: It most likely entitles you to council tax reduction 

It may but will depend on whether or not the ESA is income based and on whether the capital limits are exceeded (these vary from Council to Council).

calcotti

spb1612 said:

I am on ESA and PIP enhanced rate mobility and living.

Does this qualify me to down banding of my council tax?

No. There is a disability reduction in some circumstances but the benefits you get are not the relevant issue.
See
https://www.gov.uk/council-tax/discounts-for-disabled-people

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.
You’ll have to show that you’ve 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.