Attendance Allowence advice

[loulouxx]

Hi Everyone!

Looking for a bit of advice for my Dad. He was awarded Attendance allowance at the higher rate for a number of illnesses (He had a triple bypass and a heart valve replacement in Oct). Can he apply for a council tax reduction?

Thanks in advance.

LouLouxx

[enaid]

Re: Attendance Allowence advice

Hi Loulou,
Attendance Allowance alone does not qualify your dad for a discount.if your dad is the sole occupier a 25% discount would be applied.

[loulouxx]

Re: Attendance Allowence advice

Thanks Enaid. He currently lives with my mum and I. I am currently unable to work and I am receiving ESA Support group contribution based. My brother is on the electorial roll here but he lives with friends so I am not sure whether to include him but also put that he does not live with us. My dad does not benefit or take 1p from his wages so not sure what to do. I did a test that sees if he is entitled and it came up with 100% but to be honest anything deducted would be a massive help.

[enaid]

Re: Attendance Allowence advice

Here is info on the criteria for exemption, discounts etc hope this helps

https://www.gov.uk/council-tax/council-tax-exemptions

[loulouxx]

Re: Attendance Allowence advice

Thanks Enaid for the link going to have a look now.

[Rebecca01]

Re: Attendance Allowence advice

I feel really bad because along with attendance allowance, you can't have a council tax reduction.