Discounts for disabled people
If there is someone (adult or child) living in a household who is substantially and permanently disabled, the council tax bill may be reduced.
The council will grant a reduction for council tax providing the following features are present at the property:
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a room other than a bathroom, kitchen or lavatory which is predominantly used (whether for providing therapy or otherwise) by and is required for meeting the needs of the disabled person
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a bathroom or kitchen which is not the only bathroom or kitchen within the dwelling and is required for meeting the needs of the disabled person
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sufficient floor space to permit the use of a wheelchair required for meeting the needs of the disabled person and the wheelchair is used within the living accommodation
Please note: the installation of hand rails and/or a stair lift will not qualify for a reduction in council tax.
In order to apply: Contact Us | South Kesteven District Council
Severely mentally impaired discount
A person may be disregarded for the purposes of council tax if they are certified by a registered medical practitioner as being severely mentally impaired and is entitled to a qualifying benefit. A person is severely mentally impaired if he or she has a severe impairment of intelligence and social functioning (however caused) which appears to be permanent.
Application form - Severely mentally impaired discount
Care workers and carers discount
A person who is employed to care for an elderly or disabled person or a person who lives with and cares for an elderly or disabled person may be entitled to a discount on their council tax.
Application form - Carers and care workers
Prisoner discount
For when a property is left empty as the Liable Party is in prison. To qualify for the exemption, the following requirements must be met:
- Detained in prison or hospital by order of a court
- Detained under the Deportation Provisions of Immigration Act 1971
- Detained under the Mental Health Act 1983
Imprisoned, detained or in custody for more than 48 hours under the Army Act 1955, the Air Force Act 1955 or the Naval Discipline Act 1957. An exemption is not applicable if the Liable Party has been detained for non-payment of Council Tax.
To claim the exemption, please provide the following:
- Full names of the resident who is a prisoner
- Full address of the property the exemption is for
- Full names of any occupants remaining at the property aged 18 or over
- The date the person was detained and the possible release date
- Details of the establishment the person is being detained, such as: prison name, prison address, prison service number (if known)
Application Form - Prisoner discount
Discount for annexes
On 1 April 2014, a new discount for annexes became available. If the annexe is occupied as part of their main home by the owner of both properties, or the annexe is occupied by a qualifying relative, a 50% discount will apply after any other discount or reduction is applied to the council tax liability.
To apply, download an application form below.
For further information on discounts available and how to apply, please take a look at our council tax guide or contact us