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We've paid too much

What happens if you or your tenant has been overpaid.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/benefits/benefits-landlords/landlord-payments/landlord-overpayment/

Meeting our aims and objectives

Part of the empty homes policy for Torbay.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/policies/community-safety/empty-homes-policy/ehp-meeting-aims/

Tell us about a change

What you need to tell us about if you are getting Housing Benefit payments for a tenant.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/benefits/benefits-landlords/landlord-change/

Properties owned by social landlords

How we work out your benefit if you rent from a social landlord.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/benefits/housing-benefit/hb-can-you-get/social-landlords/

Our Commitment

to prevent tax evasion. The Council seeks to maintain relevant procedures, including top-level commitment to tackling tax evasion and effective communication, including training
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/policies/corporate/prevention-of-the-facilitation-of-tax-evasion-policy/our-commitment/

When will your claim start?

Information on when your claim will start.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/benefits/housing-benefit/hb-start/

Bringing homes back into use

Find out what we are doing to help bring empty homes back into use in Torbay.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/housing/empty-homes/bringing-homes-back-into-use/

You are paying childcare costs

Find out when we can use childcare payments to reduced earnings on a claim.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/benefits/housing-benefit/hb-can-you-get/hb-working/hb-childcare/

Business Rates Hardship

Find out how we will determine that a business is eligible for a reduction in business rates.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/policies/finance-policies/business-rates-hardship-policy/

View your benefits account

Find out how to view your benefits account in My Torbay.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/website-help/my-torbay-help/view-benefits/

Aims and objectives of the policy

Part of the empty homes policy for Torbay.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/policies/community-safety/empty-homes-policy/ehp-aims/

Payments of Housing Benefit

Information about receiving Housing Benefit payments.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/benefits/benefits-landlords/landlord-payments/

You’ve had an overpayment

What happens if you have been overpaid.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/benefits/housing-benefit/hb-overpayment/

Fraud

Privacy notices for activities carried out that are related to Fraud prevention
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/information-and-data/data-protection/privacy-notice/fraud/

Help with the cost of living

Information for Torbay residents who are struggling to pay for their energy, water, food, or other essential items.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/benefits/cost-of-living/

Claiming if you are working

How we work out Housing benefit if you are working.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/benefits/housing-benefit/hb-can-you-get/hb-working/

Consultation Results 2022/23

Results on the consultation on the proposed budget for 2022/23.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/finance/budget/budget-202223/consultation-results-202223/

Empty Homes Policy

Find out how we are aiming to reduce the number of empty homes in Torbay through a range of measures, including support and enforcement.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/policies/community-safety/empty-homes-policy/

Deductions for other adults living with you

Information on deductions for non-dependants that could reduce the amount you get.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/benefits/housing-benefit/hb-can-you-get/hb-deductions/

Budget setting process

Find out how we set our budget which provides an initial financial plan for the forthcoming year.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/finance/budget/budget-setting-process/