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hi I have recently been awarded pip I have been told I may be entitled to council tax reduction? Does anyone have any experience of this?
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hi @winnipeg , i get a rebate on my council tax and i think it because i get pip.. i had to fill in a form online then send various documents by post, it only took a week or so to sort out. i'd ring your council and just ask.
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Ok thanks for that ?
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Hi I got council tax reduction when awarded pip I was told by my council to ring once awarded which I did and they then adjusted my charge I didn't have to send anything to them as it was showing on their system
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Is it my ch of a reduction? Mine is £164 a month which is killing me?
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The first thing I did was to fill out a online self assessment tool and then I downloaded the application form from the website to complete. After dinner I sat down at my kitchen table and collected my wits together before I started on the application form. It helped that I had a glass of wine on the table too as a source of support.
My social worker checked over the form afterwards to make sure I had answered the questions properly. I provided a lot of information on my son’s disability and how much it affects his ability to move independently as well. Get someone else to read the completed form for mistakes. Follow any instructions given.
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Thanks ?
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It was quite a significant reduction but some was due to being in UC some for disability and my 25% reduction for living alone. Check out your local council website for details
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I had to sent in documents to prove my savings, all councils are different , i wouldn't have been on their system as i don't claim housing benefit
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Hi @winnipeg, it's difficult to advise on council tax reductions as every council operates differently and has different criteria. Your best bet is to contact your local council and ask. Best of luck!Community Manager
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Received a copy of my assessment today 8 points Daisy living and 12 for mobility
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Thanks for updating us @winnipeg, do you feel it's a fair award?Community Manager
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