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Who Can Claim Council Tax Benefit
How To Claim Council Tax Benefit
The Amount Of Council Tax Benefit You Will Receive
How Council Tax Benefit Is Paid
Second Adult Rebate
Changes In Circumstance
Backdating Your Benefit Claim
Discretionary Housing Payments
Overpayment Of Council Tax Benefit
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Preventing Council Tax Benefit Fraud
Benefit Leaflets
Frequently Asked Questions
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Council tax benefit is a benefit paid to householders to assist with the payment of council tax. It is a means tested benefit administered by the Harrogate Borough Council on behalf of the Government. Subject to individual circumstances claimants may receive up to 100% assistance.
 
The information contained on this site does not cover all the rules for all the benefits for every situation, nor does it provide a full interpretation of the rules. It should not be treated as a complete and authoritative statement of the law. It is provided for guidance only.In order to be considered for council tax benefit you need to make a claim.

Reduce your Council Tax

We are running a joint campaign with the other councils in North Yorkshire to raise the awareness of Council Tax Benefit.
 
The campaign, called 'Reduce your Council Tax' encourages residents to claim their rightful entitlement.
 
This is particularly important during the current economic downturn. Take a look through the links on the left to find out more about what you're entitled to.
 
 

Online Benefits Calculator

For an instant online estimate of entitlement to Council tax benefit please click on the following link and fill out the form.
 
Benefits calculator


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