MSE News: 'We got a £7,500 council tax refund as carers'

MSE_Kit

Carers should check if they can get £1,000s off their council tax bills under the 'live-in carer' or 'severe mental impairment' (SMI) discounts, as one dad providing full-time support for his daughter has shared how he got a £7,500 refund and 50% reduction on future bills after reading our tips – and is now encouraging others to claim.

Read the full story:

'We got a £7,500 council tax refund as carers thanks to MSE's tips'

If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply.

SteveJE

Err. My local council's online form rejected our attempt to claim. I am the father (in his seventies) and my disabled son (in his fifties, lives at home, needs our full time care (24x7) and meets one of your listed requirements) is "ineligible" for a council tax discount. The council's website lists the same "requirements" as per your list, We have queried this with the council but they seem unable to respond. Are we eligible in your view?

MSE_Kit

Hi Steve,

Do you mind emailing me some general details about your situation / claim please? My email address is kit.sproson@moneysavingexpert.com.

Could you also include the details about how many adults live in your property.

Kit