Benefits

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Council tax support

From 1st April 2013 Council tax support replaces Council tax benefit. Is help given to people on a low income to reduce the amount of council tax they have to pay

Council tax support

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Housing benefit

It is help given to people on a low income to reduce the amount of Rent they have to pay to their landlord. 

Housing benefit


Check list

Making a claim

Information on who can claim, how to claim and  how you are paid

Making a claim

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Change in circumstances

While you are in receipt of Benefit you must tell us of any changes in your circumstances

Change in circumstances


Budgets

Benefit overpayments

If you do not notify us of a change in your circumstances, or to the circumstances of someone in your household, you may receive benefit that you are not entitled to 

Overpayments

Appeals

Appeals & disputes

You have the right to appeal against any decision made regarding your Housing / Council Tax Support claim 

Appeals & disputes


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Information for landlords

Information for Landlords on Housing Benefit

Information for landlords

 

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Fraud investigation

Benefit fraud is theft, and we are all victims. Harborough District Council is committed to protecting public funds through its action against Benefit Fraud 

What is fraud?