Council tax exemption

G_Plumridge

Hi, I'm asking on behalf  of a friend. Her step dad has parkinson.  They are pretty well off  financely live  in Wales,  
Does anyone know if the will be entitled to  a reduction  with there council tax,   

Ie.   Is it means tested?

Has it is at the moment they are paying  full  council tax
They are  in their   60s/ 70s

Thanks 

Keep_pedalling

Unless he is classed as severely mentally disabled I think it unlikely. The following link has an eligibility checker.

https://www.gov.wales/council-tax-discounts-and-reduction

He might be entitled to attendant allowance though and that is not means tested.

OutdoorQueen

They need to have been awarded Attendance Allowance first.

Then in England you go to your District Council, or their website, and complete the form. The form is normally quite short.     Like Attendance Allowance it’s not means tested.   A GP normally needs to sign the form.  I’m not sure about Wales.

https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/reclaim/severe-mental-impairment-dementia-council-tax-rebate/

If they have got a Parkinson’s diagnosis, it’s definitely worth trying to apply for it. 

fatbelly

Depending on income and assets they may get some council tax support

https://benefits-calculator.turn2us.org.uk/

Loza2016

When my Dad was diagnosed with Parkinson & claiming AA my parents received 25% discount on there council tax under SMI. 

My parents lived in Wales and had large amounts of savings. 

elsien

It will depend on how his Parkinson’s is affecting him. It’s not as simple as saying “he has Parkinson’s, therefore he will get the discount.” If it’s affecting his mental capacity then possibly yes; if not then no.
And will also depend on whether he wants to be labelled as severely mentally impaired if they don’t actually need the money.