Renfrewshire Council

Who can get a discount

You may be able to get a discount on your council tax bill if your home has been adapted to meet the needs of a person with a disability living there.

To apply for a council tax discount, your home must have:

• an extra kitchen or bathroom for the specific needs of the disabled person
• an extra room - not a bathroom, kitchen, or toilet - that is mainly used by the disabled person and is required to meet their additional needs.

We'll need to make an initial home visit after you have submitted your application for a council tax discount.

What kind of discount you may get

We may be able to lower the council tax band level so that you pay less for your adapted property. Check your council tax band.

If you have an adapted property, your council tax band may be lowered to a more affordable band, for example from band C to band B.

If your adapted property is in band A, your council tax bill could be reduced by one-sixth.

Before you apply

You'll need to register for council tax before you can apply for a discount. 

If you haven't created an online account with us before, you'll need to register for MyAccount through mygov.scot. You only need an email address to sign up. 

If you've already registered for MyAccount, you don't need to do it again. 

You'll need to provide evidence of your disability including:

• a letter from your doctor
• a benefit award letter.

How to apply

Apply online for a disabled band reduction on your council tax.

What happens next

We'll let you know of our decision by email.

If your discount is confirmed, we'll send you a revised council tax notice.

You should continue to pay your council tax as normal until you have received a revised notice.

What happens if your circumstances change

If you no longer qualify for a discount, you must tell us of your change in status.

We'll then update your council tax account and send you a new bill.

You may have to pay a fine if you do not tell us.

Get help with paying your council tax

If you think you could fall behind on your council tax payments, phone us on 0300 300 0300 and ask for advice. There may be support available to help you avoid missing your payment.