Question to the Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities:

To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, with reference to the Council Tax Energy Rebate, whether (a) a house in multiple occupation and (b) any other properties would be entitled to receive a £150 payment plus an additional discretionary fund payment.

Tenants of houses in multiple occupation are often not liable for council tax but if they are responsible for energy costs, they may be able to apply to their local council for support from its discretionary fund. The eligibility criteria for discretionary fund payments are determined by local councils, and may include providing discretionary support in the form of a ‘top-up’ payment to households who are eligible for the core rebate or payments that total more than £150 to tenants of a house in multiple occupation.