Ukrainian nationals and immediate family members who came to the UK through the Homes for Ukraine Scheme, who have moved out of sponsored accommodation into privately rented property or a home of their own, will become liable for paying Council Tax.
If you, and everyone else in your household, received a visa through the Homes for Ukraine scheme, you will need to pay 50% of the overall Council Tax bill.
Where Council Tax has already been paid and this reduction creates a credit on the account, you may be eligible for a refund.
To apply for the Council Tax Homes for Ukraine Discount email counciltax@sutton.gov.uk, (putting Application for Council Tax Homes for Ukraine Discount in the subject bar) and provide the following Information and evidence:
- Council Tax account number
- The full names of all the adult occupants living at your property (all occupiers must be on Homes for Ukraine scheme)
- Evidence of permission to enter or stay in the UK under the Homes for Ukraine Scheme such as the visa or residence permit for each occupier and a letter from the UK Government confirming you received the visa under the Homes for Ukraine Scheme
- Address of property, tenancy details and the date the property was occupied
Please note this discount does not apply to other schemes such as The Ukraine Family Scheme or The Ukraine Extension Scheme.
Your existing council tax bill remains payable whilst your application is considered. A revised bill will be issued if the discount is granted.