Council Tax SMI Discount: Household Scenarios Explained
How much council tax discount you get with the SMI disregard — living alone, with a spouse, with an adult child, or with a carer in England.
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Claiming a Council Tax Refund After Death for SMI
How executors and families can claim backdated SMI council tax refunds for a deceased parent or relative in England.
Council Tax Exemption for Disability and Mental Health Conditions
Council tax discounts for people with brain injuries, learning disabilities, Parkinson's, stroke, and severe mental health conditions in England.
SMI Qualifying Benefits for Council Tax Exemption
Which benefits qualify for the severe mental impairment council tax discount — PIP, Attendance Allowance, DLA, Universal Credit LCW or LCWRA, ESA and more.
Severe Mental Impairment Council Tax Exemption in England
How the SMI council tax exemption works in England, including Class U, the 25% discount, and who qualifies for reduced or zero council tax.
GP SMI Certificate for Council Tax: Fees, Refusals, and Your Rights
What to do when your GP refuses to sign the SMI form or charges a fee — BMA guidance, NHS regulations, and practical steps.
Council Tax SMI Evidence Checklist: What You Need to Submit
The documents and evidence needed for an SMI council tax claim in England — medical certificate, benefit proof, backdating letters, and more.
Dementia Council Tax Exemption in England
How to claim a council tax exemption or discount when someone in your household has dementia, Alzheimer's, or vascular dementia in England.
Council Refused SMI Exemption: How to Appeal
What to do when your council rejects an SMI council tax claim — the formal grievance process, Valuation Tribunal appeal, and key deadlines.
Backdating Council Tax SMI Exemption: Rules and Refunds
How far back you can claim the SMI council tax discount, the backdating calculation, and how to handle councils that try to limit your refund.