Thousands of households are getting their £150 council tax rebate NOW – what you need to know

THOUSANDS of households are seeing their £150 council tax rebate land in their accounts NOW - even though many are facing delays.

Millions will get the one-off cash help after chancellor Rishi Sunak announced the package of support back in February.

It's to help households battling against a crippling cost of living crisis - and is available to anyone living in properties falling under council tax bands A-D.

Mr Sunak said payments would be made from April 1 - it comes directly from your local council.

But exactly when you get it varies depending on where you live.

Households living in the Royal Borough of Greenwich in London are already seeing the money enter their accounts.

The council's official announced this weekend: "We've started making payments to residents to help with energy costs".

However, that's if you typically pay your council tax with direct debit - because the local authority will already have your bank account information on file.

Those who don't will receive a letter from the local authority next week informing them of the next steps.

Households living in the Royal Borough of Greenwich catchment area aren't the only ones who have seen the £150 help land in their accounts.

Those in the West Midlands started to receive their £150 council tax rebates on Thursday.

Residents in Hull lucked out earlier than most when they saw the cash enter their bank accounts earlier this week.

But other households could see delays lasting until September before they see their money roll in.

That's because a number of councils have warned of delays to dishing out the payments.