pip and Coincil Tax

thebullsback

My Wife and I both recieve the Daily Living Allowance part of PIP.
Do we qualify for any Council Tax Reduction ?

p00hsticks

I'll ask for this to be moved over to the Benefits board.

But my inexpert understanding is that PIP by itself wouldn't automatically qualify you for any reduction as it's not a means tested benefit.
You may qualify on other grounds, such as low household income.  

poppy12345

PIP doesn't automatically entitle you to CTR. It maybe possible to receive a council tax band reduction but other than that no. https://www.gov.uk/council-tax/discounts-for-disabled-people 

Bigwheels1111

I got council tax band reduction B to A.
We had a ramp fitted outside and bathroom gutted for low access shower etc.
All arranged by local council, can’t remember the departments name.

born_again

Bigwheels1111 said:

I got council tax band reduction B to A.
We had a ramp fitted outside and bathroom gutted for low access shower etc.
All arranged by local council, can’t remember the departments name.

Can I ask was this council owned/ rented or a property you owned?

Newcad

It depends on your particular council.
You will need to check their CT scheme and discount policies on their website.

They are allowed to set their own scheme rules, and some are more generous than others when it comes to discounts for disability.

Bigwheels1111

born_again said:

Bigwheels1111 said:

I got council tax band reduction B to A.
We had a ramp fitted outside and bathroom gutted for low access shower etc.
All arranged by local council, can’t remember the departments name.

Can I ask was this council owned/ rented or a property you owned?

Council / housing association.
All started with occupational therapy, Said we needed a rise and recliner chair, handrails, ramp, low access shower,
Raised toilet and lower sink. 

OT tell them to do it, Get the grant and away they go.