More than 461,500 people in Scotland are receiving a Council Tax Reduction off their annual bill.
The latest figures from the Scottish Government show that at the end of March this year, some 461,550 people were receiving a Council Tax Reduction of around £800 on their annual bill. The data indicates that one-in-five households are being supported through the scheme, which is not available anywhere else in the UK.
While the Council Tax Reduction scheme mostly supports households on a lower income, help is also available for middle-earners or people finding it difficult to keep up with payments - especially those on a higher band. Top Money Stories Today Check if you could be exempt from paying Council Tax You will not pay Council Tax if:
If you live with someone under 18 or a student Council Tax is not calculated for anyone aged under 18, full-time students, student nurses and some apprentices or trainees. You may also get the band lowered if a room in the house is dedicated to equipment used by a disabled person on a daily basis. 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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