Check for Council Tax discount of up to £850 to help bring down payments

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The latest figures from the Scottish Government show 460,210 households were receiving support through the Council Tax Reduction scheme at the end of August, saving an average of over £850 a year. ‌

The data indicates that one-in-five households are being supported through the scheme, which is not available anywhere else in the UK. Only people on a low income and resident in Scotland may be eligible for a Council Tax Reduction, which also provides successful claimants with up to 35 per cent off their water and waste charges. ‌

While the Council Tax Reduction scheme mostly supports households on a lower income, help is also available for middle-earners or people finding it difficult to keep up with payments - especially those in a higher band. ‌

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