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Housing benefit - backdated claims

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  1. Overview
  2. Time limits
  3. What is a good reason for not applying sooner?
  4. What is a good reason?
  5. Do I need a good reason for the whole period?
  6. How do I apply for my claim to be backdated?
  7. What happens next?

Overview

Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support is normally paid from the Monday after we receive your claim.

If there has been a good reason why you could not complete or get your form to us sooner, then you can ask for your claim to be 'backdated' to an earlier date.

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Email:

enquiries.benefits@derby.gov.uk

Department:

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Phone:

01332 640000

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