Council Tax
For more information, visit the Parkinson’s UK website (last updated July 2025).
Your local council charges Council Tax to pay for services they provide for you. It applies in England, Scotland and Wales.
There are several ways you can reduce your council tax bill. You may be able to get discounts if you have an illness or disability, like Parkinson’s, or have a certain number of people in the house. Benefits such as Council Tax Support can also help if you’re on a low income.
Some people may qualify for several forms of situation-based discount at the same time, so it’s possible to combine different ways of reducing your Council Tax bill.
Click below to read about what’s available, who qualifies and how to claim.
Help with council tax because of your personal situation:
There are 3 ways to reduce your Council Tax bill that look at your personal situation, and not how much income or savings you have:
Unoccupied and exempt accommodation
Help when you can’t afford council tax:
There are 4 ways to reduce your Council Tax bill if you have low income and low savings: