Disability

Council Tax disability reduction scheme

If your house is the main home of a disabled person, you might get the council tax bill reduced.

The scheme works by reducing the bill to the band below, e.g. band D goes down to band C. Disabled people living in band A have the same amount of reduction as people in bands B to D.

To get a reduction, the disabled person's home must have:

• an extra bathroom or kitchen used by the disabled person; or
• another room which is mostly used by the disabled person e.g., a downstairs room used as a bedroom; or
• enough floor space for a wheelchair.

You must apply to your local council every year, using their special form.

Select the link called 'Which district am I in?' on this page under 'Also on HertsDirect' to find contact details for your local council.