April 27, 2020 - 821 views
he Welsh Government’s Council Tax Reduction Scheme already supports almost 300,000 low-income households in Wales every year with their council tax bills. But, with many more people facing financial hardship due to the coronavirus crisis, Finance Minister Rebecca Evans is urging everyone to check if they are eligible for help.
Rebecca Evans said: "We recognise this is an incredibly challenging time for everyone, with many households across Wales struggling to cope financially due to the effects of Covid-19.
"With many people looking to access financial support for the first time, we need to do all we can to ensure people are aware of the support that is available.
"Our Welsh Government Council Tax Reduction Scheme already provides support to hundreds of thousands of low-income households across Wales, but we know there are many missing out.
"I would encourage people to visit our website or talk to their local authority to find out if they could be paying less council tax.
You may also be entitled to pay less council tax if:
- you live alone, or with people/children who do not pay council tax
- you are a student
- you are disabled
- you are severely mentally impaired
Councillor Andrew Morgan, WLGA Leader said: "Councils want to assure all residents that we are here to help. These are exceptional times and we are seeing increases in applications for support right across Wales.
"If you are having difficulty in paying your council tax please contact your local authority to ensure you are getting all the assistance available."
