How do I speak to someone at Tower Hamlets council tax?

For most queries, please call us on 020 7364 5000. Our lines are open 9am to 5pm from Monday to Friday. When calling 020 7364 5000 say the name of the person, team or department you wish to speak to. For enquiries about your bills or payments.

How do I claim Housing Benefit Tower Hamlets?

You need to complete a Tower Hamlets full claim form. The claim form must include full details of the claimant’s family, household composition, income and savings. You need to supply original evidence to support this.

What is local council tax reduction scheme?

Council Tax Reduction (CTR) is sometimes called Council Tax Support and provides help for people on a low income. It replaced Council Tax Benefit in April 2013.

Why is Tower Hamlets so poor?

Today, Tower Hamlets is one of the most unequal places to live in the UK. Many of the things that may contribute to making a family poor such as health issues, discrimination, or a lack of skills, are also likely to make someone less successful in a competitive job market.

What borough is Tower Hamlets?

Tower Hamlets, inner borough of London, England, extending eastward from the Tower of London and including most of the East End of Inner London.

Can I get both Housing Benefit and Universal Credit?

Anyone who is already claiming Housing Benefit, rather than Universal Credit for help with their rent can continue to claim Housing Benefit, until such time as they have change in their circumstances which triggers a migration to Universal Credit.

How much rent will Universal Credit pay for a single person?

£296.35 a week for single adults who don’t have children, or whose children don’t live with them. it reduces out of London to £384.62 for families or couples and lone parents and for single adults £257.69.

Is Tower Hamlets a rich area?

Tower Hamlets is, at the same time, one of the richest and one of the poorest parts of Britain. It has the highest rate of child poverty in the country and yet the average salary of those who work in the borough is £58,000, the second highest in the UK after the City of London.

Is Tower Hamlets the poorest borough?

Tower Hamlets is the most deprived borough in London on three of the five summary measures (the average score, the extent and the most deprived ten per cent measures). On the average rank and concentration measures, Tower Hamlets is ranked third most deprived in London.

Is Tower Hamlets rich or poor?

Tower Hamlets is an inner London borough located in the east of London that struggles with poverty and inequality issues. The child poverty rate is the highest of all the London boroughs, with 56% of children judged to be living in households in poverty, compared to 37% in the typical London borough.

Does Universal Credit pay full rent?

If you pay rent to a local authority, council or housing association you will get your full rent as part of your Universal Credit payment. This will be reduced by 14% if you have one spare bedroom, or 25% if you have 2 or more spare bedrooms.

Can you buy a house while on Universal Credit?

Can you still get a mortgage? Whether you receive disability support, Universal Credit, or another type of benefit, you’ll be glad to know that it’s possible to get a mortgage and own a home.

Will I get the 150 council tax rebate if im on benefits?

Will I get a £150 council tax discount if I’m on benefits? If you pay council tax and are in band A-D you’ll get the discount applied if you’re claiming housing benefit. You’ll get it too if the same applies and you’re getting pension credit.

What is council tax in Tower Hamlets?

Your Council Tax Council tax is the contribution that residents make to the services provided by the borough, to make Tower Hamlets a better place to live, such as street lighting, collecting rubbish, schools and libraries, policing and the fire service. It is charged at different rates depending on your property and personal circumstances.

How do I pay lbth council tax?

This payment will show as ‘LBTH Council Tax’ on your bank statement. You can call our 24 hour automated service on 020 7364 3800. You can pay with most major credit or debit cards. Please note, we cannot accept American Express, Diners Cards or Solo. Simply make a payment to: And use your 10 digit Council Tax number as your reference.

Can I claim council tax and Housing Benefit at the same time?

If you are not eligible for universal credit you can claim both housing benefit and council tax reduction from the council using a single application form. If you are experiencing exceptional financial hardship we may be able to reduce the amount of council tax you have to pay under Section 13a of the Local Government Finance Act 1992.

What is the new Council Tax Benefit scheme?

The Government abolished the national Council Tax Benefit scheme from 1 April 2013 and allowed local councils to develop their own local replacement schemes for working age residents. Council Tax reduction for pensioners is protected and the provision is broadly similar to the former Council Tax Benefit scheme.