Housing Benefit in the Harrogate area

This service is delivered differently in each area of the county. This information relates to the former district of Harrogate. Looking for information in another area of the county? You can change the location here.

Information on Housing Benefit in the Harrogate area

View your benefits claim online

You will be able to:

  • check the status of your claim and your current entitlement
  • view household and income details included in your claim
  • contact us and tell us of a change

Your account details are held securely, so to access them you will need to register or sign in to your customer account. You will need your benefits claim reference which can be found on your latest award notice or any correspondence about your claim.

Register or sign in

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Discretionary Housing Payments in the Harrogate area

Discretionary Housing Payments can give you extra financial help if you are already getting Housing Benefit or the housing element of Universal Credit but still have a shortfall in your rent liability that you are finding difficult to pay.

Claim reviews in the Harrogate area

If you are in receipt of Housing Benefit and/or a Council Tax Reduction, we may carry out a review of your claim from time to time. We do this to ensure that your claim details are up to date and that you are getting the correct entitlement.