The £150 council tax rebate could take months to arrive.

Around 80% of families are eligible for the free money to help with growing living costs, although payments may be delayed for another four months.

According to government guidelines to local governments, refunds were expected to be distributed “as soon as feasible” beginning April 1.

However, authorities have until September 30 to complete all of the payments, which means that those in need may have to wait months.

The government created the programme to assist families in dealing with increased living costs, such as rising energy bills.

It is being distributed to residents of council tax bands A to D, with some receiving it sooner than others.

Direct debit customers are certain to receive their payments well ahead of the September 30 deadline, and many have already received the funds.

This is due to the fact that the council already possesses their bank account information.

Residents who pay with a different way are more likely to face long lines.

Information on how to apply has yet to be available in certain places.