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To qualify for the Severely Mentally Impaired discount you must be entitled to one of the following benefits:

  • Incapacity Benefit (short-term or long-term rate)
  • Employment and Support Allowance
  • Attendance Allowance
  • Severe Disablement Allowance
  • An increase in Disablement Allowance where constant attendance is needed
  • Disability Living Allowance (high or middle rate care component)
  • Standard or enhanced rate of the daily living component of Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
  • Armed Forces Independence Payment (AFIP)
  • Constant Attendance Allowance
  • War Pensions Unemployability Supplement
  • Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit
  • Income Support including a disability premium because of incapacity for work
  • The ‘limited capability for work’ or ‘the limited capability for work related elements’ of Universal Credit

How do I apply?

Complete the Council Tax Discount Form Microsoft Word Document. Once it has been assessed you will be notified of our decision.

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