The latest figures show that 458,940 households are saving money through the Council Tax Reduction scheme.
People struggling to pay their Council Tax during the ongoing cost of living crisis could be eligible for money off their 2023/24 bill, even though payments started in April. The Council Tax Reduction scheme is unique to Scotland and helps people on low incomes knock an average of £750 off their annual bill.
The Council Tax Reduction scheme celebrated its 10th anniversary in April and Scottish households have saved more than £3 billion on their Council Tax bills since it was first introduced. If you live alone The full Council Tax is calculated assuming there are two or more people living in each home – if you live alone, you should apply to your local council for a discount - you could get a 25 per cent reduction, regardless of your financial circumstances.
Just be aware, this doesn’t apply if the person receiving care is the partner of the carer, or is the carer’s child aged under 18. If you change the way you pay Although the total year’s amount will stay the same, you can request that your bill be split over 12 months instead of 10, so that you can spread the cost and reduce your monthly outgoings.
You can also claim Council Tax support regardless of whether you own your own home or rent, or whether you’re working or unemployed.
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