properties occupied only by students or severely mentally impaired persons and exempt from council tax are eligible.low-income households who receive help with their council tax bill (known as council tax reduction) are eligible.the property is occupied and someone's sole or main residence (second homes, empty properties and holiday lets are not eligible).the property is in council tax bands A-D (or in band E and receives a disabled band reduction).The payment will be made for every household where: The government announced a package of support known as the Energy Bills Rebate.Īs part of this support, council taxpayers who live in a band A to D property on 1 April 2022 will receive a one-off payment of £150 to support the household with rising energy costs.
Please give us a call on 01423 500600 or make an enquiry online. If you already receive council tax support or housing benefit, please let us know about any income changes you have so we can make sure we are paying you your correct entitlement. We can discuss the options available, such as alternative payment arrangements, and will do our best to help If you're having difficulties paying your council tax, please contact us straight away. if you are of working age and need help with your rent or day to day living costs, you can claim Universal Credit and/or Job Seekers Allowance direct from the Department of Work and Pensions.if you receive housing benefit or the housing element of Universal Credit and you are struggling to pay the remainder of your rent, we may be able to give you a temporary, extra rent top up from our discretionary housing payment fund.if you are of pension age and need help to pay your rent, you can apply for housing benefit.you can apply to have your council tax reduced.If your income has changed as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, and you are concerned about paying your rent or council tax, we can help.