All the areas set to get their council tax rebate paid within DAYS

THOUSANDS of households will get the £150 council tax rebate paid into their bank account within days.

The payments will be welcome relief as the nation continues to face the cost of living crisis.

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Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced the support in February to help people cope with soaring inflation.

If your property falls within the council tax band of A to D, you are entitled to a one-off cash payment from the government which is being handed out by your local authority.

The £150 does not need to be repaid, but the exact date you will be paid varies on your area and how you pay your council tax bill.

People who already have direct debits set up to pay bills are likely to get their payment sooner.

And those who pay by other means will need to apply for the money – some councils began revealing how non-direct debit customers can claim the money.

Last week, residents in Sunderland, Leeds and Manchester received their payment, and more are set to receive the sum in their accounts this week.

North Northamptonshire Council

North Northamptonshire Council says it aims to start making the payments to those who pay council tax through direct debit from Monday 9 May.

The authority also says households paying via other means will be contacted soon.

Torbay Council

Households in Torbay who pay their council tax by direct debit will start to receive their automatic £150 payment from Monday 9 May.

Thousands of payments will be made each day next week, where households living in band A properties can expect their payment on Monday and those in band B, C and D will be paid on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday respectively.

Torbay Council says other payers can apply for their £150 from 9 May.

Braintree District Council

Residents in Braintree who paid their council tax by direct debit from 1 April will receive their rebate no later than Monday, 9 May.

For those with a direct debit date of 1 May will receive their payment in May and households who do not pay by Direct Debit will be able to access the council’s online form later this month.

Thousands of households could get EXTRA cash on top of £150 council tax rebate – we explain how to claim.

Meanwhile, there are other schemes available that could help you with your council tax bills, including an exemption or a discount if you’re a pensioner or on a low income.

Plus, you could be due a refund if you’ve overpaid on your council tax – here’s how to check.

This post first appeared on thesun.co.uk