THE process for residents in Reading to receive council tax rebates has started.
Earlier this year, chancellor Rishi Sunak announced taxpayers would get a £150 rebate on their council tax bill to help with rising energy bills.
Rebates have already been distributed to nearly 40,000 residents who pay their bill via direct debit.
Those who pay their council tax any other way can now apply for the rebate online by visiting Reading Borough Council’s rebate page.
Anyone who pays via direct debit and is yet to receive the rebate is also asked to fill out the same form.
To apply, taxpayers need to submit their council tax reference number, a property reference to ensure only one rebate is paid and their bank account details for it to be paid.
The rebate has been reserved for residents living in band A to D properties and will not have to be repaid.
Anyone who needs assistance with making the application should contact the council’s customer service team on 0118 937 3727.
Assistance with applications is also being provided by Reading Citizens Advice Bureau, Age UK, Reading Welfare Rights and Reading Communicare.
For residents ineligible for this support, the council is setting a similar discretionary support for those living in band E to H properties.
Residents in these properties will be able to apply for a sum of £150 with a separate application page to be set up next month.
This additional support has been made possible by government funding.
