How council tax works and the £150 council tax rebate

posted on 14 September 2022, updated on 14 September 2022

On 7 September 2022 and amid the deepening cost of living crisis, GOV.UK published updates to its important information on how council tax works, including new guidance on how to apply for and how households receive the £150 council tax rebate.

This information covers an overview of the council tax bill, including how to work it out, who has to pay, discounts and exemptions for students and disabled people, second homes, empty properties and how to pay the bill.

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