Housing benefit is a benefit paid to
householders to assist with the payment of rent. It is a means
tested benefit administered by Harrogate Borough Council on behalf
of the Government. Subject to individual circumstances claimants
may receive up to 100% assistance.
Housing benefit when received by private tenants is called
rent allowance and when received by council tenants it is known as
rent rebate. Although the names may be different the benefits are
the same.
From 07 April 2008 there were changes to Housing
Benefit affecting private tenants with the introduction of
a new scheme called Local Housing Allowance. For further
information, please visit our Local Housing
Allowance section.
The information on these pages 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 housing benefit you need to make
a claim.
Online Benefits Calculator
For an instant online estimate of entitlement to Housing
Benefit please click on the following link and fill out
the form.
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