Apply for help to pay your Council Tax

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Who can claim Local Council Tax Support

You can apply whether you’re in or out of work. Homeowners can also get this help, regardless of the value of your home.

You can get Local Council Tax Support if:

  • you pay council tax
  • your income is low enough to satisfy the means test
  • your savings or investments does not exceed £16,000 (unless you’re also receiving the Guarantee element of Pension Credit). Savings over £6,000 (or £10,000 for pensioners) will affect how much you get.

Your LCTS award is credited directly to your Council Tax bill.

Existing Council Tax Support claimants

If you already receive LCTS, you can continue to do so until your circumstances change and your liability ends.

You do not need to start a new claim if you move house within Royal Greenwich and continue to pay Council Tax in your new home. You just need to tell us if your circumstances have changed.