Yes — Watford says carers can be included in its Council Tax Reduction Scheme. Carer-related support is part of the income rules, and the scheme also says it wants to support families, carers and people who receive a disability benefit.
| What Watford says | Detail |
|---|---|
| Carer-related income | Carers Allowance is not counted when your income is worked out for Council Tax Reduction |
| Other related support | Universal Credit Carer Element is also not counted |
| General eligibility | You can claim Council Tax Reduction if you get a council tax bill for the property you live in and the bill is in your name or joint names |
| How support is worked out | Working-age customers are assessed under a banded scheme based on household make-up and weekly net income |
| Possible level of help | Eligible households can get between 25% and 100% off council tax, depending on the band |
| Low-income support | People in the lowest income band can get a 100% discount |
| Capital limit | If you have less than £8,000 capital, you can apply |
If you want to check or start a claim, Watford says you can apply online now.