Backdate a claim for council tax reduction

We cannot backdate a council tax reduction unless you can demonstrate a good cause why you couldn’t make a claim any earlier.

Examples of a good cause which may have prevented you claiming include:

  • you were ill and had no one to make the application for you
  • you had suffered a recent bereavement
  • you couldn't manage your own affairs

We can only backdate for one month if you are working age or three months if you are pensionable age. This applies from the date we get your request.

Apply to backdate your claim

Complete the relevant section of the council tax reduction application form

Contact the benefits team

Telephone: 01732 844522