Apply for a care worker Council Tax discount

A care worker is someone who is employed to provide care or support for someone else.

How to qualify

To qualify for this discount, you must:

• provide care or support on behalf of:
  • a local council
  • a charity
  • the government
• be employed by the person being cared for

You must also:

• live in an accommodation provided for you
• provide care for 24 hours or more every week
• earn less than £44 every week before deductions

How to apply

Apply for a care worker Council Tax discount

We will contact you to let you know if your discount has been approved.

Page last updated: 18 February 2025