How will the council tax rebate be paid in Powys?

The Welsh Government announced the support earlier this year in response to soaring energy bills, with payments administered by local authorities for all households in council tax bands A to D.

Councils have until September 30, to pay the £150 rebate to all eligible residents and the one-off payment does not need to be repaid.

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It is available for all households in bands A to D including those who receive Council Tax Reductions, even if their council tax bill is less than £150 for the year.

How will it work in Powys?

A Powys County Council spokesman said: “As part of the main scheme, a £150 cost of living payment will be paid out to council taxpayers living in property bands A to D as well as council taxpayers who are in receipt of Council Tax Reduction, regardless of their band.

“In addition, a discretionary scheme will also be established by the council to help support households who may be struggling but do not fulfil the criteria in the main scheme. 

“Details of this discretionary scheme are currently under development and will be announced when ready.

“For all schemes, each household is restricted to only one payment of £150.”

How will the council tax rebate be paid?

In Powys, people who pay their council tax by Direct Debit will have the £150 paid into their bank account automatically.

A council spokesperson said: “The council will use its Council Tax and Council Tax Reduction Scheme records to identify households eligible under the scheme.

“If you pay your council tax by direct debit, you do not need to apply and the council will put the £150 payment directly into your bank account.

“If the council does not have your bank details, you will receive a letter with a unique code to provide those details online. You cannot apply until you have received the unique code.

“The council hopes to start making the payments into validated bank accounts in May.”