Carer
Carers can be disregarded for council tax purposes if they fall into one of two groups.
The first group of carers are Live-in carers. Live-in carers are disregarded for council tax purposes if they look after someone with a disability who isn't their partner, their spouse or a child under 18. They must provide care for an average of at least 35 hours per week.
The person being cared for must be in receipt of one of the following benefits:
- Attendance Allowance
- Middle or higher rate of the care component of disability living allowance
- Standard or enhanced rate of the daily living component of personal independence payment.
- An increase in constant attendance allowance.
- An increase in disablement pension.
The second group of carers who are disregarded for council tax purposes must be providing care or support on behalf of a local authority, government department or charity and must also:
- be employed to care for the person for at least 24 hours a week.
- paid no more than £44 per week.
- resident where the care is given.
As a live-in carer you do not need to be receiving carer's allowance to qualify for this discount. More than one person in household can qualify as a live-in carer, so long as each person fits the criteria above.