List of medical conditions exempt from paying council tax

Many may qualify for a reduction if they have been diagnosed by a doctor as “severely mentally impaired” (SMI).

The level of discount available depends on who lives in the property, with some households potentially entitled to backdated refunds.

If you think you have a medical condition that could make you eligible for a council tax exemption or discount, you can check the full list of SMI conditions below.

The following conditions are classed as SMI:

Although the above is a list of conditions that are classed as part of SMI, a person will need a doctor’s diagnosis to be able to apply for the council tax discount.

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As well as having an SMI, you also need to be receiving one of the following benefits in England, Wales and Scotland to receive the discount.

It’s important to note that in Scotland, anyone who is eligible for the benefit but not receiving it could also be entitled to a council tax discount.

The list of benefits you must be claiming extends to the following in England and Wales:

While in Scotland, you can also apply for a discount if you are eligible for the following:

If you have been diagnosed with an SMI and live alone, you could be entitled to a 100% discount and not have to pay any council tax.

Persons classed as part of SMI and living with an adult carer could receive a 50% discount or a single person could get a 25% discount if living with someone who qualifies for paying council tax.

However, anyone with an SMI and living with two or more paying adults will not receive any discount.

If you think that you could be able to claim a council tax discount, you should contact your local council with proof of diagnosis from a GP.

It’s important to know that councils are not obliged to backdate council tax discount claims as each local authority has its own policy.

Have you checked if you qualify for discounts? Let us know in the comments.

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