Ofgem has confirmed its decision to the energy price cap to just under £2,000 per year and the cost of living crisis continues to cause worry.
Experts have said there will be scenarios where some in Britain choose whether to heat their homes or whether to eat.
After the announcement, the Government announced the steps it would be taking to try and soften the blow on people's bank balances.
And millions will be given rebates on their council tax, in an effort to mitigate the impact of rising energy costs, Chancellor Rishi Sunak confirmed.
He added that households in England that are in council tax bands A-D will receive a one-off £150 rebate - that won't have to be repaid - made directly by local authorities from April, the Mirror reports.
Extra funding would also be given to support vulnerable people and anyone on low incomes that do not pay council tax, or those that pay council tax for properties in Bands E-H.
Wondering which council tax band you’re in? Here's everything you need to know about it.
How are Council Tax bands measured?
Council tax bands are based on the value of your home in 1991. Your house will be arranged into one of eight bands if you’re based in Scotland or England:
Band A – up to £40,000
Band B – £40,000 to £52,000
Band C – £52,000 to £68,000
Band D – £68,000 to £88,000
Band E – £88,000 to £120,000
Band F – £120,000 to £160,000
Band G – £160,000 to £320,000
Band H – property value over £320,000
In Wales, there are nine bands. which are as follows:
Band A – under £44,000
Band B – £44,001 to £65,000
Band C – £65,001 to £91,000
Band D – £91,001 to £123,000
Band E – £123,001 to £162,000
Band F – £162,001 to £223,000
Band G – £223,001 to £324,000
Band H – £324,001 to £424,000
Band I – property value over £424,001
In Northern Ireland, there is no system of council tax bands, as domestic rates based on rental prices instead.
It's worth noting that the one-off council tax rebate only applies to households in England. Governments in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will receive around £565 million of Barnett funding that may introduce similar relief packages – however details of this are yet to be confirmed.
How to check your Council Tax band
If you live in England and Wales, the best way to check your Council Tax band is via the official government page. All you need to do is enter address or postcode on the government page and that should tell what band you are in.
Those living in Scotland can use the Scottish Assessors website to check their band. In Northern Ireland, you can find more information on how properties are valued through the Northern Ireland government website.
What to do if your property valuation is incorrect?
Whether you rent or own a property, everyone has to legally pay Council Tax. If you think your valuation seems incorrect, it's best to conduct checks to make sure before appealing to the council.
Money expert Martin Lewis advises that we check our neighbour’s property price, and also use a valuation calculator to get more information.
If you're sure you're paying the wrong amount, then you can appeal via the government website and send your evidence via their portal.
You can also call or email the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) to challenge your Council Tax band if you're unable to use the online service.
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