THOUSANDS of households across the UK will see the £150 council tax rebate land in their accounts in the coming weeks.
Plenty have already cashed-in on the government help, but there’s so many more that are still waiting to get their payments in June.
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They will come as a welcome relief too, as the nation continues to grapple with the crushing cost of living crisis.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced the free support earlier this year 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 dished out by your local authority.
The £150 does not need to be repaid, but the date which you can expect it will change depending on your area and how you pay your council tax bill.
Plenty of councils have already had theirs.
Sunderland Council gave out its payments toward the end of April, and the same goes for residents living in Leeds, Bracknell, and plenty more.
You can find your local council using the government’s search tool, to check when you might expect to receive your own payment if you haven’t already.
In the meantime, we list the councils that will begin rolling out payments al through this month.
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The areas giving out cash in June
North East Lincolnshire Council is writing to any residents who haven’t already got their £150 payment, as early as tomorrow, to confirm details so they can get their money this month.
It’s the same for anyone living in Slough.
The council has already released 23,078 energy rebate payments that total around £3.4 million, but anyone who has not had a slice of that so fr can expect to receive some contact through the next month.
Residents in Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Breckland and Fenland don’t have to wait much longer either, as the latest payments will be made is by June 7.
There is a catch to the timely delivery of payments though – they have to have applied if they are a non-direct debit payer by June 5.
Not all is lost, if you live in the area but don’t complete the form by that time you’ll simple have to wait until mid June to have your Council Tax account credited.
Cherwell council has said it aims to make all its rebate payments throughout June and July.
Meanwhile in Elmbridge, council taxpayers who do not pay by direct debit will be able to claim from June 10.
Plenty more will be rolling out their own payments too – you just have to check with your own authority for the latest.
What if I’m not eligible for the £150 payment?
Eligibility for the council tax rebate applies for all residents across the UK, but it doesn’t mean EVERYONE will get it.
If you’re not in bands A to D you won’t qualify.
But on top of the main council tax energy rebate scheme councils have been given £144million discretionary fund.
Those who are not eligible for the £150 will be able to apply, like those living in council tax bands E-H.
But not only that, plenty who do fall into the right category can get a “top-up” too.
That means they get money on top of the £150, in some cases giving households support of up to £170 or £200 in total.
In any case, you can check your local council’s website and social media pages for the latest updates on when you will get the cash, if it’s more or not.
If you think you’re missing out on the cash you could challenge your council tax band if you think it’s wrong.
Just beware a revaluation of your band could put you in a lower band where you pay MORE council tax, so consider the risks.
You can also apply for a council tax reduction if you’re on a low income or claim other benefits – in some cases you may even be able to get up to 100% off.
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