Millions of households in England will get £150 off their council tax bills next month, following an announcement from Chancellor Rishi Sunak in February.
Everyone who lives in council tax bands A-D will see a discount automatically applied to their bill in April. Around 20 million households in council tax bands A to D - including 95% of rented properties - will receive a £3bn council tax rebate, which does not have to be repaid.
But not everybody who is eligible will see the money land in their bank account next month. This is because you need to have a direct debit payment set up for your council tax. If you do not, you will instead be "invited" to claim the money back from your local authority. You can still get the money this way, but it may take longer and be more hassle.
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Cllr Shaun Davies, chair of the Local Government Association, said: “Having a direct debit set up will mean councils can automatically pay the £150 energy rebate straight into your bank account. It is quick and easy to set up to pay council tax by direct debit via your council’s website. You can still get the money if you don't have a direct debit set up, but it could take longer as your council will have to contact you and then you'll have to make a claim."
If you do make the claim through your council, you should do so as soon as possible to avoid payment delays. The sooner you act, the sooner you will be paid.
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