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Council tax - reduction for people with disabilities
If you or someone who lives with you
is disabled, you may qualify for a
reduction in the amount of Council Tax
payable. These reductions take the
form of charging Council Tax at a rate
one valuation band lower than the
banding shown in the valuation list
for the property concerned.
The person liable to pay the Council Tax is eligible for this reduction if the dwelling meets certain conditions. These are:
The person liable to pay the Council Tax is eligible for this reduction if the dwelling meets certain conditions. These are:
- A disabled person must be resident in the dwelling, and
- The dwelling contains a room other than a bathroom, kitchen or lavatory which is predominantly used by and is required for meeting the needs of the disabled person, or
- The dwelling contains an additional kitchen or bathroom which is required for meeting the needs of the disabled person, or
- There is sufficient floor space in the dwelling to permit the use of a wheelchair, and the disabled person needs the use of a wheelchair within the dwelling.
From April 2000, if you live in a Band
A property, you may now qualify for a
reduction. The amount of the reduction
in these cases will be one ninth of
the Band D charge for your area.
If you require more information
contact us. For an application form
for disabled reduction see below.
Attachments
Application for discount - disabled (PDF 100KB)Related Links
- Valuation Office Agency Website
http://www.voa.gov.uk/ (Opens in new window)
Who to Contact
Council Tax Section
Telephone: 0151 443 4476
Write to or Visit:
Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council,
Municipal Buildings,
Kirkby
L32 1TX
Email: local.taxation@knowsley.gov.uk
Telephone: 0151 443 4476
Write to or Visit:
Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council,
Municipal Buildings,
Kirkby
L32 1TX
Email: local.taxation@knowsley.gov.uk
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