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:
- Disability living allowance, care component, higher rate
- Attendance allowance - higher rate
- Constant attendance allowance- increased rate
- Disablement pension - increased rate
Since 2013, the following benefits are also included:
- Armed forces independant payment - any amount
- Attendance allowance - lower rate
- Disability livnig allowance - care component, middle rate
- Personal independance payment - daily living component, standard or enhanced rate
- 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.