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This letter sets out the next steps for the council tax rebate scheme following its closure in November 2022.
This letter sets out the impact on Local Council Tax Support schemes of legislation which has recently been laid before Parliament.
This letter supports guidance to councils on the Council Tax Support Fund scheme.
This letter introduces an updated council tax collection fund deficit spreading tool, to help billing authorities undertake the calculations required in January 2023 by the Local Authorities (Funds) (England) Regulations 199…
The government is extending the deadline for claims as over 99% of households receive the payment.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
This letter details the extension being provided for the core council tax rebate as well as information on the progress of rebate payments.
This letter provides information to councils on a number of upcoming payments and the implications for council tax support.
This letter is an update for councils on the closure of the core council tax rebate scheme.
This letter provides a progress update for councils on the delivery of the Council Tax Rebate scheme and provides a reminder about scheme closing dates and the options available for making rebate payments to households.
Around 90% of eligible households have received the government’s £150 council tax rebate to help with the cost of living.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Nearly 80% of eligible households received the government’s £150 council tax rebate in the first 3 months to help with the cost of living, figures published today show.
This letter provides the grant determination for the initial new burdens down-payment for the council tax rebate, together with information about data monitoring for the rebate scheme.
This letter confirms that the Secretary of State has made regulations and issued Directions to ensure the Homes for Ukraine Scheme does not affect a sponsor’s council tax status.
Regulations will protect sponsors’ council tax discounts for single persons and limit impact on council tax payments for those sponsoring a family in a second property.
This letter outlines the steps the government is taking to prevent the Homes for Ukraine Scheme from affecting a sponsor’s council tax status. It also provides updates relating to the council tax rebate.
This letter provides answers to the most frequently asked questions about the council tax rebate 2022/23.
This letter provides information on the billing authority guidance for the council tax rebate.
This letter details the material which must be provided to households about the council tax rebate, including an information pamphlet.
Households across England are being urged to set up direct debits with their local council to receive a council tax rebate that will help millions of families manage costs of living.
This letter sets out changes to demand notices and local council tax support schemes for 2022-23, relating to the council tax energy rebate.
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