This month will mark when millions of households all across England will see a £150 council tax rebate paid into their bank accounts.
The discount will be applied automatically for everyone who live in a council tax band A-D property. This will include around 20 million households in the UK which also includes 95 per cent of rented properties. The rebate will be paid by local authorities while your eligibility should have been determined at the start of the month on April.
To have qualified for the £150 you must be living in in a council tax bands A to D property in England and it must either be your sole or main home - this will exclude second homes and empty properties in terms of eligibility. Also, in order to receive the payment, you must meet certain criteria such as being signed up to direct debit and have a current account.
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When will the rebate be paid?
Because local authorities are responsible for delivering the rebate payments in their areas, people across the country may receive it at different dates. According to Manchester City Council, people who have a direct debit set up will most likely receive the payments by Friday, April 22.
If you are unaware of which council tax band your property is in, you can check it for free using the government's online council tax band checker.
If you do not have a direct debit set up, don't worry because you are still eligible for the rebate. Manchester City Council have stated that when the scheme has been set up for residents who pay their council tax in cash (such as by PayPoint or standing order, letters will likely be sent out on April 25 detailing how you can get your payment.
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