Benefits
Housing and Council Tax Benefit is financial assistance to help pay for
your rent and Council Tax. It is paid by Ribble Valley Borough Council
and is based on regulations set by the government.
Changes to Council Tax Benefit
From 1 April 2013 Council Tax Benefit will be changing to Council Tax Support. Find out about how the changes may affect you.
Benefit Fraud
Benefit fraud is where people claim benefits but have no rights to them. You can report benefit fraud to us.
The Valuation Office Agency
Incorporating Rent Officer functions providing valuations for local authorities since April 2009
Overpayment
When we give you too much benefit, we call it an overpayment. If we give you too much benefit, we will send you a letter.
Local Housing Allowance (LHA)
Local Housing Allowance (LHA) is a new scheme for the way in which housing benefit claims for privately rented properties are treated.

