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Carer Discounts - FAQs

If you are a carer of someone who is not your partner, spouse or a child under 18 and you live in the same home as them, you may be able to get a discount on your Council Tax.

To get the discount you must care for the person for an average of 35 hours per week or more and live at the address permanently.

The person you care for must also be getting one of the following benefits: 

  • An Attendance Allowance
  • High or middle rate Disability Living Allowance (care)
  • The standard or enhanced rate of Personal Independence Payment daily living component

You will need to provide proof of the qualifying benefit, but you can proceed with application without proof

Before you apply, please consult this checklist to see if you qualify. For any queries regarding this discount please email counciltax@tameside.gov.uk or contact us on 0161 342 2045.

 

Can I be Disregarded? - A Checklist

Is the person receiving care getting any of the benefits in Box A? No Does not Qualify
Yes    
Is the carer resident at the same property as the person receiving care? No Does not Qualify
Yes    
Is the carer providing care for 35 hours a week on average? No Does not Qualify
Yes    
Is the carer a person in Box B? Yes Does not Qualify
No    
Qualifies    

 

Box A Box B
  1. Attendance allowance; 
  2. The middle or highest rate of the care component of a Disability Living Allowance
  3. The standard or enhanced rate of the daily living component of PIP
  4. The appropriately increased rate of Disablement Pension
  1. The spouse of the person receiving care; or 
  2. Living together as husband or wife; or 
  3. The parent of the person receiving care; where the person receiving care is a child below the age of 18 years.

How do I apply?

Apply for a council tax reduction

Upload further evidence to support your application

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