Overpayment recovery

An overpayment is an amount of Housing Benefit or Council Tax Benefit that has been paid to someone who is not entitled to receive it.  If you have been overpaid your are duty bound to repay any sum to which you are not entitled and that East Hampshire District Council deems recoverable. 

It is important that any change of circumstance is reported to the Council as soon as possible. This includes moving house, gaining employment.

Leaflets

The following leaflet have been created as part of the National Leaflet Project, they give general advice and guidance about Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit.

They are available in 11 different languages and if you require any of these leaflest in Braille or Large Print please let the Benefit Section at East Hampshire know.

A guide to Housing Benefit, Council Tax Benefit overpayment and debt

If you do not agree with the decision that has been made on your claim please refer to our leaflet on What do I do if I disagree with the Council’s decision about my benefit?

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