Applying for a Council Tax discount if you are a carer A carer is someone who lives with and looks after a person entitled to earn certain benefits. The person must not be the carer's partner or their child under the age of 18. They must provide care for 35 hours or more every week. Before you start You will need: details about the Council Tax payer, such as: their Council Tax reference number, which is on the top right of their Council Tax bill their name their address details about the person being cared for, such as: their name the benefits they receive, including evidence details about the carer, such as: their name how they are related to the person being cared for Declaration By continuing, you confirm that the information you will give is true as far as you know.
