Millions of households in England will be getting a £150 rebate on their council tax in the coming weeks. People living in homes that are in Bands A to D are eligible for the one-off payment, which has been introduced to help people struggling with the cost of living crisis.
So far this month, households have been stung by the energy price cap increase, council tax rises and a National Insurance hike to help fund social care. The government is coming under increasing pressure to support families that are struggling to pay their rising bills.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced the Council Tax Rebate scheme in February this year, saying it would cover around 80 per cent of homes in England. To be eligible for the £150 payment you must be living in a Band A to D property in England and it must either be your sole or main home. Second homes and empty properties are not eligible.
