Deadline for Energy Rebate Scheme – Friday 30th September


Wokingham Borough residents are being urged to check their eligibility for the £150 council tax energy rebate payment. The scheme for households in Council Tax bands A to D comes to an end on Friday 30th September. There is also a discretionary scheme for households in bands E to H.

 

Any funds unclaimed by those from bands A to D on the 30th September will be returned to central government and no new requests from households within those bands will be accepted.

 

If you are unsure on which band your property is in, you can find this on your Council Tax bill, or go to the Gov.uk website to check.

 

Households paying their council tax bill by direct debit should have received the rebate automatically in April or May with their bank statement showing a payment of £150 coming from ‘Wokingham BC’. Please check that you have received this payment.

Those not paying by direct debit need to apply to the council so your details can be verified and a payment made.

 

In order to qualify for the Council Tax energy rebate discretionary scheme, residents must live in a property in council tax bands E to H and have met at least one of the following criteria on 1 April 2022:

  • In receipt of Council Tax Support (CTS)
  • One of the following exemptions is applicable – student or severely mentally impaired household, annexe occupied by elderly relative   
  • In receipt of Disabled Persons Relief
  • If you or someone you live with is severely mentally impaired
  • Registered foster carer

There will only be one payment per household. Second homes and empty properties are not eligible for the payment. 

Further information about the Council Tax energy rebate discretionary scheme can be found on the council website.

 

If you meet the eligibility criteria for either scheme, the fastest way to apply is on the council website where you can find more information and how to apply. 

If you are unable to complete the online form, contact the council on 0118 974 6000 and someone will be able to help fill it in on your behalf.