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)