The latest Council Tax Reduction figures released by the Scottish Government show that in August 2022, the scheme supported 462,160 households across the country, an increase of 1,170 from July.
Households entitled to a discount or exemption could see their Council Tax bill reduced to nil, depending on their circumstances. One of the most common discounts is a 25 per cent deduction for single person occupancy. This can also be claimed in households where someone, including mature students, is in further education at college or university.
However, many people may simply not be aware that they qualify for a discount - whatever band they are in - and could be missing out on savings worth hundreds of pounds this year. Even though the new Council Tax year started in April, you can still make a claim now and processing times are typically within four weeks - if not sooner.
