COUNCIL TAX DISABLED RELIEF
Disabled Person Reduction Scheme A reduction in actual Council tax payable is available to certain households, which are regarded as the sole or main residence or a disabled person. To qualify, there must be at least one such person and the property itself must provide one of the following:-- A room which is not a bathroom, a kitchen or a lavatory and which is predominantly used (whether for providing therapy or otherwise) by and is required for meeting the needs of a qualifying individual resident; or
- A bathroom or kitchen which is not the only bathroom or kitchen within the dwelling and which is required for meeting the needs of a qualifying individual resident; or
- Sufficient floorspace to permit the use of a wheelchair required for meeting the needs of any qualifying individual resident.
For the purposes of the regulations which govern this scheme, a "qualifying individual resident" is a person who is substantially and permanently disabled (whether by illness, injury, congenital deformity or otherwise). In addition to the above details, the Council has, with effect from 1st April 2004, introduced some local discount categories which, if applicable, reduce the amount charged where a property has residents with disabilities.
To apply for discount, exemption or disabled person relief if you believe that any of the circumstances detailed above apply to the household in which you are resident, then, in the first instance, you should contact the Council tax help-line on Horsham (01403) 215555, for advice or the relevant application form.
Requests for application forms can also be sent via e-mail to CouncilTax@Horsham.gov.uk, please remember to include your postal address where the forms can be sent to.