More than 456,700 people qualify for monthly Council Tax Reduction - check yours now
dailyrecord.co.ukThe latest figures published by the Scottish Government show that 456,790 people were in receipt of a Council Tax Reduction in October 2022, meaning around one-in-five households were benefiting from the scheme.
Scottish households have saved more than £3 billion in Council Tax since the Council Tax Reduction scheme was introduced almost 10 years ago.Households entitled to a discount or exemption could see their Council Tax bill reduced to nil, depending on their circumstances.
One of the most common discounts is a 25 per cent deduction for single person occupancy. This can also be claimed in households where someone, including mature students, is in further education at college or university.The Scottish Government said that people who receive a Council Tax Reduction save on average £750 a year and become eligible for up to 35 per cent off their water and waste charges.However, many people may simply not be aware that they qualify for a discount - whatever band they are in - and could be missing out on savings worth hundreds of pounds this year.Even though the new Council Tax year started in April, you can still make a claim now and processing times are typically within four weeks - if not sooner.The Scottish Government said that people who receive a Council Tax Reduction save on average £750 a year and become eligible for up to 35 per cent off their water and waste charges.Public Finance Minister Tom Arthur said: “The Council Tax Reduction scheme celebrates its tenth anniversary in April 2023 and these latest figures show the scale of support it has provided to people in Scotland over the last decade.“The cost of living crisis is disproportionately affecting poorer households and now, more than ever, it is important
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