Council Tax Cost of Living Relief Fund
If you live in Tower Hamlets and have a household income that is less than £50,350 you might be eligible for the Council Tax Cost of Living Relief Fund.
Eligibility
To be eligible you must:
- be named on the Council Tax bill
- not receive Council Tax reduction
- have less than £50,350 combined household income - this is the amount earned before any deductions
- have less than £16,000 combined household savings
- have been living in Tower Hamlets and named on the Council Tax bill since before 1 April 2024
- you will not be able to apply for backdated support for previous financial years
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
- if you are employed or have employed adults in your household, you will need payslips for both March 2026 and April 2026
Maximum awards in 2026 to 2027
Band A-D
Maximum awards in 2026 to 2027
| Property band | A | B | C | D |
|---|
| Annual Award no disc on account |
£72.15
|
£83.99
|
£96.37
|
£107.91
|
|---|
| Annual Award with 25% discount on account |
£54.11
|
£62.99
|
£72.28
|
£80.93
|
|---|
Band E-H
Maximum awards in 2026 to 2027
| Property band | E | F | G | H |
|---|
| Annual Award no disc on account |
£132.44
|
£156.14
|
£180.37
|
£216.23
|
|---|
| Annual Award with 25% discount on account |
£99.33
|
£117.11
|
£135.28
|
£162.17
|
|---|
You must still pay your Council Tax while we process your application
Apply for Cost of Living Relief