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Changes to Housing Benefit Claims
We are making changes to Housing Benefit for people who rent
their homes from a private landlord. If you make a new claim for
Housing Benefit on or after 7 April 2008, your entitlement will be
worked out using the Local Housing Allowance rates.
These changes only affect tenants who rent their home from a
private landlord.
If you are already getting Housing Benefit, you will not be
affected by these changes unless:
- you move address to a home rented from a private landlord: you
must tell us if you change address
- you have a break in your claim: if you stop claiming Housing
Benefit for any reason (for example moving into work) any new claim
for benefit will be worked out using the Local Housing Allowance
rates.
If you have any questions please visit the Housing Benefit
department at the Civic Offices or telephone us on 023 9244
6351/362. You can also email your enquiry to benefits@havant.gov.uk
Council Tax by Direct Debit
Did you know that paying your Council Tax by Direct Debit over
10 months is the most cost-effective and efficient method of
payment?
If you do not currently pay by Direct Debit and would like to,
please contact the Council Tax Office on 023 9244
6317/6338/6340/6365.
From 2008 anyone paying via Direct Debit will have the option of
receiving their bill electronically. If you wish to take advantage
of this, please advise the Council Tax Office by email at revenues@havant.gov.uk quoting
your Council Tax Account Number together with your full name and
address.