Council Tax discounts
Money expert Martin Lewis’ recent investigation highlighted the Council Tax discounts available to unpaid live-in carers.
Date posted 25 February 2026
Here is a checklist of what you need to qualify:
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- Provide at least 35 hours of free care a week to somebody in your household who isn’t a spouse, partner or child under 18.
- The cared for person needs to receive one of the following benefits:
- Attendance Allowance – higher rate.
- Constant Attendance Allowance – increased amount.
- Disability Living Allowance – care component, higher or middle rate.
- Disablement Pension – increased rate.
- Armed Forces Independence Payment – any amount.
- Attendance Allowance – lower rate.
- Personal Independence Payment – daily living component, enhanced or standard rate.
