In the case of a person who is resident within the premises and is severely mentally impaired a discount disregard can be given please also note the connection with Class U exemption.
The person has a severe impairment of intelligence and social functioning (however caused) which appears to be permanent and the person obtains a certificate duly signed to the effect by a registered medical practitioner and the person is in receipt of any of the following qualifying benefits:
- incapacity benefit under s.30A of the Social Security Contributions and Benefits (SSCB) Act 1992
- attendance allowance under s.64 SSCB Act
- severe disablement allowance under s.68 SSCB Act
- the care component of a disability living allowance payable either at the highest rate or at the middle rate under s.71 and s.72 SSCB Act
- an increase in the rate of disablement pension under s.104 SSCB Act
- a disability working allowance under s.129 SSCB Act for which the qualifying benefit is:
- one falling within s.129(2)(a)(I) or (ii), or
- income support, and the applicable amount formerly payable included a disability premium
- an unemployability supplement under Part I of Sch. 7, SSCB Act
- a constant attendance allowance under article 14 of the Personal Injuries (Civilians) Scheme 1983 or article 14, Naval, Military and Air Forces (Disablement and Death) Service Pensions Order 1983
- an unemployability allowance under article 18 of either of the provisions referred to immediately above
- income support where the applicable amount includes a disability premium
- incapacity benefit under ss.40 and 41 of the SSCB Act 1992
To apply for or cancel a discount or exemption please contact us.
You will need to provide:
- your council tax reference
- your full names
- your address
- the discount you wish to apply for, for example single person discount
- the date you wish to claim the discount from or the date the change in your circumstance is taking place
- a contact telephone number