Council Tax Reduction

Make a claim for Council Tax Reduction

If you are on a low income, you may be entitled to some help towards paying your Council Tax in the form of a Council Tax Reduction.

If you live in Newham you can make a claim for Council Tax Reduction if you:

  • Have a liability to pay Council Tax
  • Are aged 18 or over
  • Are working or unemployed
  • Are receiving universal credit

Not everyone who makes a claim is entitled to receive it.

You cannot get CTR if you have more than £16,000 in savings, stocks and shares or other capital unless you also receive Guaranteed Pension Credit.

The online form is available from 8am to 8pm.

Make a claim for Council Tax Reduction

Read the direction of the Chief Executive (PDF) for further information about making a claim electronically.

If you are liable for Council Tax and made a claim for Universal Credit we can use that as an application for Council Tax Reduction. Read the direction of the Chief Executive (PDF)