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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/

High hedges

Find out what you can do if you property is affected by high hedges.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/asb-environment-and-nuisance/high-hedges/

Repaying your overpayment

How to pay back Housing Benefit if you have been overpaid.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/benefits/housing-benefit/hb-overpayment/hb-repay-overpayment/

Financial assessment form

If you want us to consider lower repayments then you will need to complete a financial assessment form.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/benefits/housing-benefit/hb-overpayment/hb-repay-overpayment/hb-pay-instalments/financial-assessment/

Charging Policy

How we charge for specialised services such as, information requests, Land Charges and general concessions.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/policies/corporate/charging-policy/

What evidence we need

Find out what proof we need for your benefit application.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/benefits/housing-benefit/hb-can-you-get/hb-evidence/

Private tenancies

If you rent from a private landlord we will use a Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rate to work out your benefit.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/benefits/housing-benefit/hb-can-you-get/private-tenancies/

Pay an invoice in full

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https://www.torbay.gov.uk/benefits/housing-benefit/hb-overpayment/hb-repay-overpayment/hb-pay-invoice/

Information we need to make sure you get the right bill

Find out what information we need to make sure your bill is correct.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council-tax/landlords/get-the-right-bill/

By bike

Find out about cycling around Torbay - a fun, sociable and healthy activity which can help you save on fuel and parking costs.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/roads/travel/bike/

How you will be paid

Details of how landlords receive their tenants Housing Benefit.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/benefits/benefits-landlords/landlord-payments/landlord-paid/

My tenant is in arrears

What we can do if your tenant is behind with the rent.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/benefits/benefits-landlords/landlord-payments/tenant-arrears/

Qualifying benefits

Details of the benefits you need to get in order to be eligible for school transport.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-transport/qualifying-benefits/

Eligibility

Check what evidence you need to provide as proof of eligibility for a free bus pass.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/roads/travel/bus-pass/eligibility/

Register a death

Information on how and where you can register a death.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/registrar/deaths/register-a-death/

Deductions for 2021 to 2022

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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/

Who has to pay?

Find out who has to pay business rates on commercial properties in Torbay.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/business/business-rates/who-has-to-pay/

Moving home

Plan your move in advance. Use our checklist to assist you on what needs to be done.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/housing/moving-home/

Convert your civil partnership to a marriage

Information on how to convert a civil partnership.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/registrar/marriages/convert-civil-partnership/