Housing and Land Tax and Welfare

Abolish council tax for under 22s

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In recognition of the impact Covid has had on the lives and opportunities of young people, particularly those entering the jobs market for the first time, we will increase the age at which young people become eligible for council tax from 18 to 22. For a young person living in a Band B property that will mean an annual saving of around £750...

SNP Manifesto 2021, p.122