Yes — Preston says you may be able to get Council Tax Support if your income as a carer is low, and carers can also qualify for a separate carers discount if they meet the rules below.
| Option | Main eligibility |
|---|---|
| Council Tax Support | Preston says if your income as a carer is low, you may be able to apply for Council Tax Support. It’s assessed on personal circumstances, income, savings, household status and other adults in the home. |
| Carers discount | You must live in the same dwelling as the person receiving care, provide care for an average of 35 hours per week, and the person cared for must get a qualifying disability benefit such as Attendance Allowance or the relevant rates of DLA/PIP. |
| Not eligible for carers discount | You do not qualify if you’re caring for your husband, wife, partner, civil partner, or a child under 18. |
If you want to apply for the carers discount, Preston has a Carers Council Tax discount form. For Council Tax Support, Preston says applications are individually assessed, and you can also use the My Scan app to send evidence.