Definition of "non dependant".

CIS

He could also look at applying for a discretionary relief under s13A but I doubt it would be granted.

pepper77_2

cazziej wrote: »

Hi there

Hoping somebody can help me with this query, I have asked Mr Google and tried a few other searches but can't find the answer.

My husband, myself and our 22 year old son all live with my oldest son in his mortgaged house.

When I am putting our details into "entitled to" I come to a standstill as I am asked about our tenancy status and we do not fit into any of the options. The nearest I can see, is the non-dependant option, but as far as I can see, this would apply if our son was living with us in OUR house, but it is HIS house.

He pays full Council Tax and I am trying to see if he could get a reduction? Myself and my husband have both been retired on medical grounds and receive small pensions. Husband gets standard care PIP and ESA and I get standard care mobility PIP. I work one day per week, earning £490 per month.

Is there likely to be any reduction for him? 22 year old son is between jobs at the moment but not claiming any benefits.

Thank you for any advice.

C

Your elder son is the home owner, his CT is none of your business really.

xylophone

He pays full Council Tax and I am trying to see if he could get a reduction?

On what grounds?

Have you checked his Council's web site for the local rules?

https://www.gov.uk/apply-council-tax-reduction

gbhxu

pepper77 wrote: »

Your elder son is the home owner, his CT is none of your business really.

It might not be.

However, The Council will want to know the income of everyone who lives in the property

McKneff

Ssurely it all boils down to

The elder son owns the house.

Mother, father and brother are all lodgers paying board and lodge....

Or should be.....

Nick_C

pepper77 wrote: »

Your elder son is the home owner, his CT is none of your business really.

In good families, people look after each other

Nick_C

xylophone wrote: »

On what grounds?

On any grounds that might apply presumably. OP is asking for advice!

McKneff

What is the total monthly income coming into the house.

How much are the three lodgers contribite for being lodgers....

xylophone

OP is asking for advice!

Then the best advice is to check on the local council's website?

For example from one local council


If there are two or more adults in a property no discount is allowed.

Certain people will be disregarded when calculating the council tax bill. This applies if a number of people live in a property and all but one come within one or more of the categories listed, the property is treated as having just one resident for council tax purposes, and a 25% discount applies. If all occupants are disregarded then a 50% discount applies.

You can claim a 25% discount if you are the only adult living in the property or if all but one resident adult are:

Full time students, student nurses, apprentices, people on youth training schemes
Spouses of overseas students
People whose main home is a hospital, care home, hospice, hostel or night shelter
Severely mentally impaired
18 or 19 year olds who are at or have just left school
Care workers on low pay living with the person receiving care
People caring for someone with a disability who is not a spouse, partner or child under 18
Members of visiting forces and some international institutions
Members of religious communities - each person must have no income except an occupational pension or personal capital
People in prison (except those in prison for non-payment of council tax or a fine)
People with disabilities - you may be entitled to a reduction if your property has been adapted to meet the needs of a disabled resident.