Apply for severe mental impairment (SMI) Council Tax Discount or Exemption

People over the age of 18 who have been medically certified as having a severe and permanent condition that significantly affects how they function in daily life may be eligible for a Council Tax discount or exemption.

Conditions include (but are not limited to):

• Dementia
• Alzheimer's Disease
• Severe Learning Disabilities
• Long-term effects following a stroke

How does someone qualify?

To qualify, you or the applicant must:

• have certification from a doctor or medical practitioner relating to the person concerned

and

• be receiving (or entitled to receive) one of the qualifying benefits listed below.

A doctor or medical practitioner must certify the diagnosis.

Qualifying Benefits

• Employment Support Allowance
• Severe Disablement Allowance
• Increased Disability Pension
• Personal Independence Payments (PIP)
• Armed Forces Independence Payments
• Income Support that includes a disability premium
• The care component of high or middle rate Disability Living Allowance
• Attendance Allowance
• Constant Attendance Allowance
• Unemployability Supplement or Allowance
• Incapacity Benefit

How much discount can you get if the application is successful?

If the property is only occupied by persons over 18 who have been successfully awarded SMI discount/exemption, the household would be exempt from Council Tax.

Apply online for Severe Mental Impairment (SMI) Discount

Apply online for Severe Mental Impairment (SMI) Discount

You will need a signed and completed Doctor's Certificate to proceed with your application online, a PDF form is available to download for completion by your doctor.

If you are unable to apply online, you can download an application form here or contact us for a paper copy.

• Email: revenues@stratford-dc.gov.uk
• Telephone: 01789 260990