Nearly 80% of eligible households received the government’s £150 council tax rebate in the first 3 months to help with the cost of living
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Nearly 80% of eligible households received the government’s £150 council tax rebate in the first 3 months to help with the cost of living

The programme has distributed more than £2 billion to 15 million families in England.

The majority of homes that set up direct debits with their local council and got a council tax rebate have done so.

The data only go until the end of June, so as long as councils continue to distribute them, the actual number of homes that have gotten the rebate is probably significantly greater.

Almost all councils have established payment procedures for those who do not pay by direct debit, and all councils have started processing these payments.

In order to ensure that the four councils that do not yet have these procedures in place do so as soon as possible, Minister for State Paul Scully has spoken with them.

The £150 payment, which is non-repayable, can be claimed by households until the end of September.

Anyone who has not yet received their rebate is urged to visit the website of their local council for more details and to submit a claim.

The government, however, urges councils to keep up and support the remaining households in claiming their rebate because it recognises the significance of the rebate in helping those who are most in need with rising costs.

The rebate is a portion of the £37 billion in government assistance intended to help the most vulnerable people with their daily expenses.

All domestic electricity customers will receive at least £400 toward their monthly bills, and millions of the most vulnerable households will receive at least £1,200 in additional support this year.

Additionally, councils have received an additional £144 million to use as discretionary support for any household experiencing financial hardship due to rising energy costs, including low-income residents in council tax bands E to H.

Greg Clark, the organization’s secretary, said:

Everyone is concerned about the cost of living, and the assistance the government has provided, especially to the most vulnerable households, is helping millions of households manage these pressures.

I implore people to check their bank accounts and contact their council if they have not yet received their £150 council tax rebate because we want to ensure that everyone who is eligible for this money receives it.

Most households paying council tax in bands A to D as of 1 April are eligible for the rebate.

Even though their annual council tax payment is under £150, this covers people who get Local Council Tax Support.

Anyone who believes they qualify but does not have a direct debit, has not received a payment, or has not received instructions on how to submit a claim can check the website of their local council for more details.

The government has given councils £28 million to set up software and hire employees since announcing the refund in April, and it will add to this amount as needed to cover all reasonable delivery expenses.

Councils now have a variety of choices for making payments that are swift and safe, such as bank account transfers, council tax account credits, or a system based on vouchers.

The local government must also make provisions for individuals without internet connection.

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