Disabled people may be able to claim a reduction in the amount of
council tax that they pay. If certain conditions are met, the
council tax bill could be reduced to that of a property in the next
lowest band.
Since 1 April 2000, an equivalent discount is also available for
homes in band A. In order for a reduction to be allowed, the
following conditions need to be met:
The disabled person must live in the property but does not have
to be the person liable to pay the council tax bill.
A wheelchair must be used in the property or there must be a
second bathroom or kitchen or an additional room used by the
disabled person. This room must be essential or of major importance
to the well-being of the disabled person because of the nature or
extent of his or her disability.
If you believe that you may be entitled to a reduction, please
contact us for a claim form.
Once the completed form has been received, the council will
contact you to arrange a convenient time for a home visit. The
council will consider whether your home meets the above conditions
and then advise you of its decision as to whether or not a
reduction applies.
For further information please use the contact details below:
E-Mail
council.tax@waveney.gov.uk
Telephone 01502 523435
Fax 01502 523310
Letter Waveney District Council (Local Tax), PO
Box 96, Lowestoft, NR32 1HW
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