Council Tax Reduction - definitions
Carers
For the purposes of council tax, you would be considered a carer if you are:
- Providing care for a person who is entitled to one of these benefits:
- a higher rate of Attendance Allowance
- the highest rate of the Care Component of Disability Living Allowance
- an increased Disablement Pension
- an increased Constant Attendance Allowance and
- resident in the same property as the person who is receiving care and
- providing care for at least 35 hours a week on average and
- not a spouse of the person being cared for or a parent caring for their child who is under 18 years of age.
(for the purpose of Council Tax, couples living together are treated as married couples).
Please note that following the link below to apply online will involve setting up an online account first. Alternatively, email us at counciltax@harborough.gov.uk to request a paper application form which you can complete and return to us.