Council tax /dla 17 March 2020 at 12:09PM in Disability money matters 3 replies 321 views

Jozanna

I’m a foster Carer and I look after a child that claims middle rate care DLA , am I right in thinking I can get back dated refund through not getting a discount on my council tax , thanks 

CIS

Jozanna said:

I’m a foster Carer and I look after a child that claims middle rate care DLA , am I right in thinking I can get back dated refund through not getting a discount on my council tax , thanks 

Depends what discount you are meaning ? Unless they're 18 or over then the only council tax discount would be means tested and via council tax reduction.

kingfisherblue

If the child uses a wheelchair indoors, or needs a separate bathroom, kitchen, or therapy room, your council should reduce your council tax to equal the band below. You would have to prove the date that this is from.

missile

My council only give discount on council tax if property is modified, e.g. to acconodate a disabled person in a wheelchair. You may have to wait to make your claim. My council are not processing any but emergency calls at present.