Benefits
Universal Credit
How to apply for Universal Credit if you need help paying your living costs and rent.
Housing Benefit
Includes how to apply, report a change, details on local housing allowance and appeals.
Local Council Tax Support (LCTS)
LCTS benefits people on low incomes helping with their Council Tax bill.
Discretionary Housing Payments (DHP)
If you are struggling to pay your rent then you may be able to receive extra help by applying for a Discretionary Housing Payment.
Exceptional Hardship Fund (EHF)
If you are receiving Local Council Tax Support, but still struggling to pay your Council Tax, then you may be able to apply for extra support.
Change of circumstance
If you currently receive Housing Benefit or Council Tax Support, you need to tell us straight away about any change that could affect how much benefit you get.
Report benefit fraud
Report suspected benefit fraud to us.
About our benefits services
Information about Uttlesford's benefits services including policies, review and criteria.
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