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Application for Backdated Benefit Support 2025

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The document outlines the application process for backdated housing benefit and council tax support from Harlow Council. It explains eligibility criteria, what constitutes a 'good reason' for late applications, and provides instructions on how to apply. The document also includes contact information for the council and emphasizes the need for proof of income and capital.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the Application for Backdated Benefit Support in our editor.
Begin by entering your Last Name and Other Names in the designated fields. Ensure that your information is accurate to avoid any delays.
Fill in your Address and Postcode, followed by your National Insurance Number. This information is crucial for processing your application.
Indicate whether you wish to apply for Housing Benefit or Council Tax Support by ticking the appropriate boxes. Specify the period you are applying for by filling in the dates.
In the section asking for reasons why you could not apply earlier, provide detailed explanations. Include any relevant circumstances that may support your case.
Sign the declaration confirming that all information provided is correct. If someone else filled out the form on your behalf, ensure they complete their details as well.

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How do I request backdating of Universal Credit?

You can request to backdate your claim in your Universal Credit account, call the Universal Credit helpline or speak to your work coach. You may be asked to provide evidence.

How long can you backdate an UC claim?

You might be able to apply for a Universal Credit payment to cover up to 1 month before you started your claim - this is called backdating. If you moved to Universal Credit from other benefits because you got a migration notice from the DWP, they might backdate your payments automatically.

What is a good reason for backdating Universal Credit?

It can be backdated if you have a disability that prevented you from making an earlier application, if you were hospitalised, if your previous claim to a legacy benefit was closed before you were notified, or you had a claim with a partner who refused to accept the commitments, or the UC system was unavailable.

Can you backdate a claim?

A claim can be backdated for up to one month. A request for backdated benefit should be made at the same time as a new claim. It is often necessary to provide evidence to support the reasons given for the late claim.

Whats a good reason to have your claim backdate?

Good reasons for claiming late being in hospital or seriously ill. language difficulties. being unable to manage your affairs and having no one to help you.

Can you claim backdated benefits?

You can claim Housing Benefit (HB) or Council Tax Support (CTS) for a past period - this is called backdating.

How to get backdated Universal Credit?

Yes, thats correct. Once your UC claim has been closed, it wouldnt be possible to just get it backdated. You would first need to request an MR of the claim closure which should be successful and that would make it as if your claim was never closed. Then you would be able to get a backdated amount for that period.

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