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Benefits
Council Tax / Housing Benefit (Local Housing Allowance) is help given to people on a low income to reduce the amount of Council Tax / Rent they have to pay.
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.
How to claim
There are various ways that you are able to claim Housing / Council Tax Benefit
Change in circumstances
While you are in receipt of Benefit you must tell us of any changes in your circumstances
Benefits 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
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
Appeals
You have the right to appeal against any decision made regarding your Housing / Council Tax Benefit claim
National Benefit Leaflets
This is a one stop shop for free downloadable leaflets and general advice on benefits







