If you miss the one-month evidence deadline for your Housing Benefit or Council Tax support claim, you'll need to start the process over by making a new claim or applying for Universal Credit. However, if you have a good reason for the delay, you can ask for your new claim to be backdated when you submit it.
Here’s what you should do after missing the deadline:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1. Start a new claim | Visit the Birmingham City Council website to make a new claim for Housing Benefit or Council Tax support. |
| 2. Apply for Universal Credit | If you don't qualify for the above, consider applying for Universal Credit for rent support. |
| 3. Request backdating | If you have a valid reason for missing the deadline, mention it in your new claim to request backdating. |
For more details on making a new claim, check out Birmingham's official webpage.