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Council Tax Rebate Bill

A Bill to rename council tax benefit council tax rebate; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

20 October 2009

In Plain English

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This Bill would rename the support known as 'Council Tax Benefit' to 'Council Tax Rebate' and make related changes to the law so the new term is used consistently. It is primarily a naming exercise and does not, on its face, introduce major policy changes to how the benefit works.

Key Points

Renames 'Council Tax Benefit' to 'Council Tax Rebate' across the relevant statute books.
Introduces consequential amendments to reflect the new name and ensure other references align.
Indicates changes are largely about terminology; substantive rules (eligibility, amounts, administration) are not described as changing in the Bill's broad aim.
Currently at the 2nd Reading in the House of Commons, with the usual next step being Committee Stage if it proceeds.

Progress

The Bill is at the 2nd Reading in the House of Commons. If it passes this stage, it would move to Committee Stage for detailed scrutiny, followed by further readings and consideration by the Lords.

Who is affected?

People who receive council tax support (low-income households and individuals)Local authorities that administer council tax benefit schemesCouncil taxpayers who interact with the council tax system

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Council Tax Rebate

1 Jan 1970

This Bill was on the Order Paper for a Second Reading debate on 16 October.

However, the Order for Second Reading lapsed as the Bill had not been printed and can make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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