Council Tax Cost of Living Relief Fund

If you live in Tower Hamlets and have a household income that is less than £49,500 you might be eligible for the Council Tax Cost of Living Relief Fund.

Eligibility

To be eligible your household must:

  • be named on the Council Tax bill.
  • not be in receipt of Council Tax reduction.
  • live in the property you are claiming for, you must have lived there before 1 April 2024.
  • have less than £49,500 combined household income - this is the amount earnt before any deductions.
  • have less than £16,000 combined household savings.

What you will need to complete the form

  • Your council tax account number
  • Evidence of your total household income
  • You will find it useful to have your Council Tax bill to hand

Maximum awards in 2024/25

Band A-D

Maximum awards in 2024/25
Property bandA BCD
Annual Award no disc on account 

£22.94 

£26.59 

£30.76 

£34.11

Annual Award with 25% discount on account 

£17.21 

£19.94

£23.07

£25.81

Band E-H

Maximum awards in 2024/25
Property bandE FGH
Annual Award no disc on account 

£42.24

£49.54

£57.36

£68.83

Annual Award with 25% discount on account 

£31.68

£37.15

£43.01

£51.62

You must continue to pay your Council Tax while we process your application for this relief.

Demand for this relief is high so it is taking us up to 28 days to process applications.

Apply for the Council Tax Cost of Living Relief Fund