A disabled band reduction may apply if anyone in your household is disabled (adult or child) and the property has been adapted for the disabled person's needs. The property must be the disabled person's main home to qualify for the reduction.
How much your bill could be reduced by
If your property qualifies for a disabled band reduction, your Council Tax bill will be reduced to one band lower than its official banding. For properties in Band A, the amount due will be calculated as 5/9ths of a Band D property's amount.
What is the reduction criteria
A reduction isn't automatically given because a person is registered as disabled. The criteria focus on the physical adaptations of the property. A reduction can be granted if one of these conditions applies and is essential for the well-being of the disabled resident:
- a room, other than a bathroom, kitchen, or lavatory, mainly used by the disabled person and required for their needs
- an additional bathroom or kitchen required for the disabled person
- space for wheelchair use inside the property, if needed
You don't need to have made the adaptations yourself. If any of these conditions apply, you might be entitled to a reduction.
A Council Tax inspector might need to visit your property to confirm the adaptations. If so, they will contact you to arrange an appointment. All staff carry and provide identification.
How to apply
Apply for this discount using our online disabled reduction form.
The disabled reduction can only be backdated to the beginning of the financial year. A new application form is required each year.
You'll need your Council Tax account number to complete this form. Find this at the top-right of your Council Tax bill, it is 9-digits long and starts with a 6.
Apply for a Council Tax Disabled Band Reduction
Tell us about a change in circumstances
You must notify us in writing within 21 days if entitlement to the reduction ends. This may be because:
- there is a change in circumstances
- the qualifying individual has left the property
To tell us about a change, don't use the form, send an email to counciltax@oxford.gov.uk
