The latest Council Tax Reduction figures show that in March 2022, the scheme supported 462,670 households across Scotland, compared to 496,580 in March 2021. The total weekly income written off by local authorities was £6.829 million, compared to £7.328 million for the same period last year.
The total number of people getting a Council Tax Reduction decreased over the course of 2021-22 with the largest decrease of 1.7 per cent observed in January, 2022 compared to the previous month. February, 2022 saw the lowest level of Council Tax Reduction recipients ever recorded, with numbers rising slightly to 462,670 in March 2022.
However, many people may simply not be aware that they qualify for a discount, reduction, or exemption, on their Council Tax - whatever band they are in - which could save them hundreds of pounds this year, which could be an invaluable boost during the cost of living crisis.
