Renfrewshire Council

Council tax discounts for care providers

Who can get a council tax discount for care providers, how much discount you an get, how to apply.

Who can get a council tax discount for care providers

You may qualify for a discount on your council tax bill if you give or receive care.  At least 35 hours of care must be provided each week.  

The following levels of discount or exemption may be available:

Council tax reductions for people who give or receive care
If youDiscount
provide care for another adult you live with (excluding spouses and children under the age of 18)25% discount
are cared for by an adult you live with25% discount
live elsewhere to provide care for another adult and your property is unoccupied100% exemption        
are cared for elsewhere and your property is unoccupied100% exemption

How to apply

If you would like more details about claiming a discount or disabled relief please contact us on 0300 300 0300 (Monday to Thursday 8.45am to 4.45pm, Friday 8.45am to 3.55pm).