What is Rate Rebate in Northern Ireland?
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In short: Means-tested help with domestic rates bills in Northern Ireland — the equivalent of Council Tax Reduction in Great Britain. Apply through the Land & Property Services Rate Rebate scheme if on a low income.
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NI uses domestic rates not Council Tax — capital value based.
Separate rules from England, Wales and Scotland council tax support.
See Northern Ireland benefits guide and NI regional summary.
Primary source: nidirect.gov.uk/articles/rate-rebate
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