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Benefits
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
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.
Making a claim
Information on who can claim, how to claim and how you are paid
Change in circumstances
While you are in receipt of Benefit you must tell us of any changes in your circumstances
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
Appeals & disputes
You have the right to appeal against any decision made regarding your Housing / Council Tax Support claim
Information for landlords
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






