Severely mentally impaired Council Tax discounts
When a property is occupied by a severely mentally impaired person(s), an exemption or discount may be applicable on the Council Tax charge.
Council Tax regulations define a person as being severely mentally impaired if they have a severe impairment of intelligence and social functioning (however caused) which appears to be permanent.
We aim to respond within 4 weeks, however during busy times such as annual billing and holiday periods, responses may take longer. For up to date timescales please visit our contact Council Tax page.
How to apply
In addition to requiring GP certification of a person’s condition, the severely mentally impaired person must also be in receipt of certain state benefits. These are listed on the application form.
To apply please complete the application form for severely mentally impaired exemption or discount (PDF 165KB).