Benefits
Find out if you qualify for help to pay your rent or Council Tax and which circumstances may affect the benefit you receive.
![Managing Benefits using a handheld digital device](https://www.uttlesford.gov.uk/image/9922/Manage-your-benefits-online/gi-responsive__100.png?m=1596552935233)
Manage your benefits online (opens new window)
Make and track a benefits claim, report a change of circumstances and upload additional evidence using our Northgate benefits portal.
You do not need to register to use this service.
► Local Council Tax Support
► Housing Benefit
► Universal Credit
► Online benefit calculators
► Local Housing Allowance - private rental properties
► Council Tax and Housing Benefit Forms
Go straight to our other related services
► Housing Benefit - Social Housing Size Criteria
► Extra Adults in your property (non-dependants)
► Help for those suffering financial hardship
► Council Tax and Housing Benefit Penalty Notices
► Housing Benefit and Local Council Tax Support surgery
Additional information
► Customer service standards - what you can expect from us