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Backdating Your Benefit Claim
Housing and/or Council Tax Benefit may be backdated for a
maximum of up to 6 months. A request for backdating must be made in
writing. Backdating can only be allowed if the Council is satisfied
that continuous good cause has been shown for having failed to
claim earlier.
Each case is looked at on it's own merit and this means you
should provide all the relevant information in support of your
request. You must tell us as soon as possible if you want to
request backdating.
You can make a backdating request by printing off the
form using the link below, by letter, on the benefit
application form, or by contacting the council to request a
backdating form.
Application
For Backdated Benefit (23k PDF)