The latest figures from the Scottish Government show that at the end of March this year, some 461,550 people were receiving a Council Tax Reduction (CTR) of around £800 on their annual bill.
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.
Council Tax rates have been frozen, however, water charges have gone up by 8.8 per cent. Making a claim for a Council Tax Reduction now, could help boost summer finances and may even include an arrears award.
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