Buying your council home (Right to Buy)

The Right to Buy (RTB) scheme gives eligible council tenants the right to buy their home from the council at a discount.

How to apply

We offer a free service to help you with the process of buying your home. We can give advice on the Right to Buy (RTB) scheme, explain the procedures and help you fill in the form. You can also contact advisors via the Right to Buy website.

Complete the RTB1 application form

Do it online

Fill in the online RTB1 application form

When you have completed the online form you will need to:

  • save and print it
  • sign it in all the relevant places
  • make sure you keep a copy of the completed form.

You can also download the form as a PDF. If you're eligible to apply for the Right to Buy scheme, you will need to complete the RTB1 form and supplementary information and send it to us.

When you have completed the form, send it to: Home Ownership Services, London Borough of Lambeth PO Box 80771 London SW2 9QQ