Overview

• Since April the average annual band D council tax has risen to £2,280, marking a 5.1% increase over two years.
• Individuals with a doctor’s certificate of severe mental impairment who claim or are eligible for benefits such as Attendance Allowance or Personal Independence Payment can apply for relief.
• Conditions including dementia, Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, severe stroke and schizophrenia may meet the eligibility criteria.
• Full exemptions apply to those living alone, 50% reductions to households with disregarded persons and 25% discounts for those sharing with one non-disregarded adult.
• Local authorities may backdate council tax discounts by up to six years, though deadlines and policies vary by council.