Yes — if you’re under 55, that doesn’t stop you applying for Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support in Ribble Valley. The key test is whether you’re working age or of pension age, not whether you’re 55.
| Situation | What Ribble Valley says |
|---|---|
| Working age | You can have your claim backdated for a maximum of one month from the date of your application. |
| Pension age / if you or your partner became pensionable age later | A claim can be backdated for a maximum of three months from the date of your application, or from the date you or your partner became pensionable age if that is later. |
If you’re unsure about pension age, Ribble Valley points to the GOV.UK State Pension Age calculator to check when you reach it.