Overview

We may not count unpaid carers when working out how many people live in a property. This is also known as being disregarded. 

We'll disregard you if the person you care for gets:

  • the middle or highest rate of the care component of Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
  • any rate of the daily living activity component of Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
  • any rate of Attendance Allowance
  • an increase in Constant Attendance Allowance
  • an increase in their disablement pension

You do not need to be getting Carer's Allowance to apply.

Check who's disregarded for Council Tax.

How much discount you could get

This depends on how many people over 18 live in the property.

If you're the only adult living with the person who needs care, you could get a 25% discount.

If you and the person who needs care also live with other 'disregarded' people, you could get a 50% discount.

You will not get a discount if you and the person who needs care live with other adults who are not disregarded.

Even if you're disregarded, you'll need to apply for a discount or exemption. You will not get it automatically.

You must pay Council Tax while you wait for us to decide if you're eligible for a discount. If you do not pay, we'll start the Council Tax recovery process.