council tax reduction

hamaradam

I wonder if anybody has had success with claiming reductions. Enhanced rate in both PIP - I think should get: a zero bill, which reductions could be claimed and is it possible to get more than one concurrently in order to produce the zero bill?

kingfisherblue

hamaradam wrote: »

I wonder if anybody has had success with claiming reductions. Enhanced rate in both PIP - I think should get: a zero bill, which reductions could be claimed and is it possible to get more than one concurrently in order to produce the zero bill?

I believe that someone who is classed as 'severely mentally impaired' can be disregarded for council tax purposes. However, to my knowledge, other disabilities do not entitle you to this.

If you have an additional bathroom or kitchen for use by the disabled occupant, or use a wheelchair in the house, there is a disability reduction which in reality means dropping down a council tax band. Any council tax benefit is worked out after this reduction is applied.

pmlindyloo

hamaradam wrote: »

I wonder if anybody has had success with claiming reductions. Enhanced rate in both PIP - I think should get: a zero bill, which reductions could be claimed and is it possible to get more than one concurrently in order to produce the zero bill?

People who have a severe mental impairment can be exempt for council tax purposes.

If there are two people who meet this criteria living in the house and they are the only ones liable for the council tax then there would be zero amount payable.

Read this:

https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/node/113

NeilCr

Info on PIP and CTR (and other benefits) here

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/sick-or-disabled-people-and-carers/pip/before-claiming/extra-help-pip-entitles-you-to/

Looks like it might be worth a word with your local council

Alice_Walker

You might want to refer to the last time you asked the same question.

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/4964252

Housing_Benefit_Officer

hamaradam wrote: »

I wonder if anybody has had success with claiming reductions. Enhanced rate in both PIP - I think should get: a zero bill, which reductions could be claimed and is it possible to get more than one concurrently in order to produce the zero bill?

Very few local authorities still give 100% council tax reduction. Each council has its own rules. Pensioners can still get 100% and 'vulnerable' groups - it is up to each local authority to define 'vulnerable' group. You will need to apply to your local authority.

There are two Departments that can award reductions.

The Benefits Department that can award means tested reduction.

The Council Tax Department that can award exemptions and discounts.

The online calculators for council tax reductions are useless as each authority has its own rules.

hamaradam

Alice_Walker wrote: »

You might want to refer to the last time you asked the same question.

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/4964252

Alice, not only was it not 'same question' but this relates to somebody else. Although I may add, that the person in that first question actually did end up getting the whole lot back via a cheque from the council. There was an accompanying letter but apparently it was as clear as mud as to why the refund... still - the money had gained interest for someone's bank account for almost year hadn't it...ahem!