Summary
This page contains information regarding backdating Housing and/or Council Tax Benefit.
Attachments
Backdating leaflet (pdf 150kb)|
Backdated benefit request form (pdf 125kb)|
Backdating Benefit
Benefit can normally only be backdated for a period not exceeding 52 weeks. There are special rules that may vary this if the claimant or partner is aged 60 or over.
For benefit to be backdated you will have to show that you had a good reason why you did not apply at an earlier date. The attached leaflet gives further information regarding backdating benefit.
There are several ways to make a claim for backdated benefit. You can either complete the backdated benefit request form, send us a letter, or complete the form included with the benefit application form. Please ensure that you state full reasons why you are claiming backdated benefit, and the date to which you wish it to be backdated.