Southport residents Sefton Council energy tax rebate rules explained
Council tax energy rebate
Energy bills rebate information
On 3 February 2022 the Government announced support to help households with rising energy bills including a one-off £150 energy rebate payment to Council Tax payers in bands A to D.
How to check the council tax band for your property
The band for your property is shown on your council tax bill above the charge details – look for the words 'Annual Charges for Council Tax Band'.
You can check your Council Tax band here, on the Government website.
You can also find the Government's Council Tax Energy rebate factsheet here.
1. When will I receive my £150.00?
2. I don’t pay my Council Tax by direct debit, how do I receive my £150.00 payment?
3. Will you still be collecting my April Council Tax direct debit instalment?
4. How will I receive payment if I don’t pay by direct debit, and I don’t have a bank account?
5. Will I get a £150.00 payment every year?
7. Do I have to pay my first Council Tax instalment in April?
9. I am moving out of my property on or after 2nd April 2022, will I still receive my £150.00?
10. My landlord pays the Council Tax bill, will I still get the £150.00?
11. I live in a house share (HIMO), who will receive the £150.00 Government Energy rebate?
12. My property in Sefton is my “Second home”, will I receive the £150.00
13. My property is in Band E to H, will I receive the Government Energy rebate.
16. I am a full-time student and have a zero Council Tax bill, will I still get the £150.00?
17. I have a joint tenant – who will receive the £150.00?
18. I am in a Band E to H property. How do I apply for the discretionary scheme?