Three places you need to claim £150 council tax rebate NOW
THOUSANDS of households have just days left to claim a £150 council tax rebate – here’s how to secure the cash.
Households living in council tax bands A-D are due a council tax rebate worth £150.
Thousands of households are still yet to claim the money and three local authorities in England have set deadlines to apply.
Eligible residents in Birmingham City Council will have to apply for the rebate on council tax by July 31 or risk losing out on the chance to access the grant in cash.
Birmingham City Council said: “Eligible households will have until July 31, 2022 to submit payment details. If we don’t hear from you by this date we will arrange for the rebate to be credited to your council tax bill.”
Those living in Hyndburn Borough Council will also need to apply for the £150 payment to receive the cash in their bank by the end of the month.
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Residents in West Northamptonshire Council area also face the July 31 deadline to apply for the cash.
Household affected by the deadlines are those which don’t pay their council tax by direct debit.
Applications allow your local authority to transfer the cash directly into your bank account.
If you don’t apply in time and miss the July 31 deadlines you shouldn’t miss out – instead you’ll be given a £150 credit on your council tax account.
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What is the £150 Council Tax Rebate and who’s eligible?
The former Chancellor Rishi Sunak introduced a cost of living support package which included a £150 council tax rebate for households in England, Scotland and Wales living in council tax bands A-D.
That amounts to around 80% of households in England, the government said.
You can find out which band you’re in by using the government’s search tool – just enter your postcode.
If you’re not eligible for the one-off payment you should check whether you qualify for any other help.
When will I get the £150?
The vast majority of those that are eligible for the payment and who paid their council tax bill by direct debit on April 1 should have received the payment by now.
However, those who don’t pay their council tax by direct debit have to apply to get the cash.
When exactly you get your £150 rebate depends on where you live.
Each council will have different systems, dates can vary, and the scheme is new.
You can check your local council’s website and social media pages for the latest updates on when you will get the cash.
Is other bill help available?
If you are on a low income or receiving benefits, you could be eligible for a reduction on your Council Tax bill through a separate scheme.
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A separate £144million fund has also been launched which local councils can dish out to vulnerable and low income households.
And the most hard-up families struggling with bills could be eligible for EXTRA payments on top of £150.