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Housing Benefit

Information and how to claim.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/benefits/housing-benefit/

Policy Statement

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https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/policies/corporate/prevention-of-the-facilitation-of-tax-evasion-policy/policy-statement/

Valuation Office Agency New Standards

Guidance on the Valuation Office Agency’s standards for business rates and council tax representation
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council-tax/valuation-office-agency-new-standards/

How much help can you get?

Find out how much help you can get with your council tax if you are of pension age.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/benefits/cts/cts-can-you-get/cts-how-much/

Budget overview

An overview of the Cabinet’s proposals for the Revenue and Capital Budgets for 2022/2023.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/finance/budget/budget-202223/budget-overview-202223/

If you are self-employed

Information on how self-employed earnings are calculated when working out Housing Benefit.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/benefits/housing-benefit/hb-can-you-get/hb-working/hb-self-employed/

Deductions for 2022 to 2023

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https://www.torbay.gov.uk/benefits/housing-benefit/hb-can-you-get/hb-deductions/hb-deductions-2122/

Report a benefit cheat

Tell us about people who might be committing benefit fraud.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/benefits/housing-benefit/hb-change/hb-cheat/

Prevention

of tax evasion, the Council would have to prove that it had in place, reasonable prevention procedures. This would enable the Council to raise a defence. HM Revenue and Customs have produced guidance to help the Council put in place preventative processes and procedures
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/policies/corporate/prevention-of-the-facilitation-of-tax-evasion-policy/prevention/

Fair Debt Collection Policy

Find out how we collect money for Council Tax, Business Rates, Housing Benefit Overpayments, Sundry Debts and Miscellaneous Income, and Parking Penalty Charge Notices.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/policies/finance-policies/fair-debt-collection-policy/

Valuation Office Agency Checks, Challenges and Appeals

Find out about the Valuation Office Agency
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council-tax/valuation-office-agency/

Tell us about a change

How to tell us about a change in your circumstances which might affect your claim.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/benefits/cts/cts-change/

Cabinet’s Response to Consultation

Read the Cabinet’s response to the consultation and amended budget proposals.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/finance/budget/budget-202425/cabinets-response-to-consultation/

My Torbay

Find out how to make the most of your My Torbay account so you can see your accounts and claims and track your requests.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/website-help/register/

If you or your partner are self-employed

Information on how self-employed earnings are calculated when working out pension age Council Tax Support.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/benefits/cts/cts-can-you-get/cts-working/cts-self-employed/

You've been overpaid

Find out what to do if you have been overpaid Housing Benefit.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/benefits/housing-benefit/hb-overpayment/hb-been-overpaid/

Chief Financial Officers Report

Read the technical details to support the Cabinet’s budget proposals for 2023/24
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/finance/budget/budget-202425/chief-financial-officers-report/

Landlords benefit information

Information about how you may be affected if tenants claim help with their rent.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/benefits/benefits-landlords/

Other ways to reduce your bill

Other ways you may be able to reduce your bill
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council-tax/reducing-your-bill/other-reductions/

Extra financial help available

If you are having money problems other help is available.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/benefits/other-help/