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Loan not loan vs supported living

A question regarding the £200 "loan-not-loan".  If a person is currently in a bedsit in a supported living accommodation block and therefore are not paying for energy/water bills. Will they have to pay the £40 a year in the future, when they are able to support themselves.  Also they have paid Council Tax of just under £1000 this tax year.  Will they get a rebate?

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  • QrizB
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    edited 15 February 2022 at 8:02AM
    As far as we can tell, if you're in Great Britain:
    • If you have a domestic electricity supply account when the £200 is paid, you will get the £200 credit.
    • If you have a domestic electricity supply account when the £40/yr repayments are due, you will be charged for them.
    And if you're in England:
    • If you have a Band A-D Council Tax bill, you will receive a £150 credit.
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    nicholao said:
    A question regarding the £200 "loan-not-loan".  If a person is currently in a bedsit in a supported living accommodation block and therefore are not paying for energy/water bills. Will they have to pay the £40 a year in the future, when they are able to support themselves.  Also they have paid Council Tax of just under £1000 this tax year.  Will they get a rebate?
    The £150 credit will be for the 22/23 Council Tax year which starts in April  and not a rebate against 21/22



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  • Thank you both for your comments and advice.  That was helpful to get clarification.
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