Council tax reduction

sanova76

Hi,

I'm a lone parent of severely autistic child. My son is 16 and has been awarded enhanced PIP recently. Do I need to tell council about it? I'm on UC and been receiving CTR anyways.

Thanks.

Jemma01

Def tell them and explore what options they have, not all councils operate the same way. Are you getting a single person discount?

https://www.turn2us.org.uk/get-support/information-for-your-situation/council-tax-discounts/people-with-disabilities

sanova76

Yes, I am getting single person discount.

sammyjammy

No need to tell them, members of the household aren't even counted for council tax purposes so will not impact what you pay at all.

marcia_

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81958699#Comment_81958699

which members

TimeLord1

Tell them you never know; it may help you out in other ways. If you haven't already, you can now claim the Carer’s Element of UC because he receives a qualifying disability benefit.

If you contact them remember to send all paperwork regardless if you've just submitted it. Or visit in person.

sanova76

Thanks for all the replies. I'll email them with my son's PIP award letter. Whether it makes any difference or not, I guess it's depending on my council.

gbhxu

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81958699#Comment_81958699

Under 18s aren't . But, over 18s are.

Living with my parents, my local council wanted to know my income despite not being named on the council tax bill when they applied for a reduction because they were claiming Pension Credit