Who qualifies for a free TV Licence?

If you’re 74 or older and you or your partner receive Pension Credit you can apply for a free TV Licence. This will cover everyone who lives with you at the same address.

Can I get discount on my TV Licence?

We’ll let you know when payments will be taken from your account. Can you get a free TV Licence? you, or your partner living at the same address, receive Pension Credit. There is no discount or financial help with your TV Licence if you are on benefits or Universal Credit.

What is a concessionary TV Licence?

As a resident of a residential care home, supported housing or sheltered accommodation you may be able to benefit from a concessionary TV Licence. This is known as an Accommodation for residential care (ARC) licence. It costs £7.50 per room, flat or bungalow. Find out more about when you need a TV Licence.

Do Over 80s pay TV licence?

If you’re 75 or over and you claim Pension Credit, you’re entitled to a free TV licence. If you’re visually impaired, you may be able to get a discount.

Does attendance allowance qualify for free TV licence?

It’s important to note that things like Attendance Allowance, Personal Independence Payment or Disability Living Allowance are not included as ‘income’ for this purpose.

How do I apply for TV Licence exemption?

Please sign in to apply for a free licence. If you think you’re eligible for a free licence but don’t currently have a TV Licence, call 0300 790 6117 and speak to one of our advisors to request an application form. (Our lines are open between 8.30am and 6.30pm, from Monday to Friday.)

Who is exempt from TV Licence fee?

You can get a free TV licence if you’re 75 or older and you either: get Pension Credit. live with your partner who gets Pension Credit.

Does attendance allowance qualify for free TV Licence?

Do you need a TV Licence If you are over 80?

Since 1 August 2020[1] people aged 75 or over have been entitled to a free TV licence if they receive Pension Credit.

Do you have to pay TV licence if your disabled?

You can get 50% off the cost of your TV licence if either: you’re registered blind or severely sight impaired. you live with someone who is registered blind or severely sight impaired.

How many over-75s have not paid the TV licence?

The Mail on Sunday has been overwhelmed with emails and letters from over-75s who refuse to pay the new £159 annual levy – even if it means being sent to prison. An army of TV Licensing enforcers will knock on the doors of more than a quarter of a million pensioners who have yet to purchase a licence from next month.

Can you get mobility allowance and Attendance Allowance?

You won’t be able to get Attendance Allowance if you already get Personal Independence Payment (PIP) or if you get Disability Living Allowance (DLA) to pay for your care (the ‘care component’ of DLA). If you apply for Attendance Allowance while getting DLA, the DWP will usually reassess your DLA award instead.