Information and Evidence needed for Claims

In order to process your Housing Benefit and/or Council Tax Support claim as quickly as possible, we need certain information and evidence from you to support your claim.

Remember when making a claim

Always provide evidence of your income and capital and any other relevant information
Always complete and submit your form as soon as possible
Always provide any evidence requested as soon as possible

We need the same evidence for your partner, if you have one, and for any other adults living in your home.

You will be asked to provide identification for yourself along with proof of your National Insurance Number when making a new claim.

Evidence of income and capital

What we need	What you need to supply
Earnings	This means for each job - your last 5 payslips if you are paid every week, your last 3 payslips if you are paid every 2 weeks, or your last 2 payslips if you are paid every month. If you do not have these ask us for a 'employers’ certificate of earnings' this form must be completed by your employer and must include a company stamp.
Self Employed Income	Self-employed accounts for the last financial year or, if you have been trading for less than 6 months, a summary of your trading records so far.
State benefits and pension	Department for Works and Pension notification letter for the current award. Bank statement showing the payments going in.
Occupational pension	Payslips / Pension slip notifications Letter from your former employer
Tax Credits	Inland Revenue notification letter - All PAGES
Universal Credit	Full breakdown of your most recent assessment period to show all elements and deductions
Maintenance	Letter from Child Support Agency or a letter from payer
Other income	Letter showing the amount and frequency
Student grant / loan	Current grant / loan award letter including a full breakdown of the type of grant
Childcare payments	Completion in full of our Child Care Earnings Disregard Form, detailing term time/holiday payments along with the childcare providers OFSTED registration number
Proof of capital	Up to date bank statements covering the last 2 months. If you do not have these you can request a balance print out from your bank until your statements arrive but you must still provide them. Share certificates National savings certificates Premium bonds ISAs, Tessas Documentary evidence of any other type of capital
Second properties	Evidence of the current valuation and the amount of the second home

What we need	What you need to supply
Tenancy Agreement	All pages of signed tenancy agreement
Proof of Rent	Most recent rent increase letter

Information and Evidence needed for Claims

Remember when making a claim

Acceptable forms of proof of National Insurance Number

Acceptable forms of identification

Types of income evidence we need

Evidence of Private Rent and Tenancy

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