United Kingdom Blind Person’s Allowance 2026–27
Blind Person’s Allowance adds to the yearly Personal Allowance. Eligibility varies by residence, and unused allowance can be transferred within qualifying couples.
- Annual allowance
- £3,250 in 2026–27.
The 2026–27 amount
Blind Person’s Allowance is £3,250 for 2026–27 and is added to the yearly Personal Allowance. Where both spouses or civil partners are eligible, each receives an allowance. HMRC, Blind Person’s Allowance amounts (opens in a new tab).
Eligibility by residence
In Scotland and Northern Ireland, eligibility applies where a person cannot do work for which eyesight is essential. HMRC, Blind Person’s Allowance eligibility (opens in a new tab).
In England and Wales, eligibility requires registration with the local council as blind or severely sight impaired and a certificate or similar doctor’s document stating that condition. HMRC, Blind Person’s Allowance eligibility (opens in a new tab).
Claiming and transferring
Claims for Blind Person’s Allowance are made by contacting HMRC. HMRC, Claim Blind Person’s Allowance (opens in a new tab).
Blind Person’s Allowance can be transferred to a spouse or civil partner if the claimant does not pay tax or cannot use all the allowance. Transfer is available to married people or civil partners living together, whether or not the recipient is blind. HMRC, Transfer your allowance (opens in a new tab).
Transfer is still possible when a couple cannot live together because of illness or old age, work away from home, an armed forces posting, imprisonment, training or education. The transfer route is form 575 or a call to HMRC. HMRC, Transfer your allowance (opens in a new tab).
Scope
This guide provides general information only. It does not assess individual tax liability or benefit entitlement and contains no worked example.