Below is a list showing what evidence will be needed to support your claim, this is a general list to provide guidance on what we will need.
If you don’t have the evidence don’t worry, just submit the form without it and we will let you know if we need any further evidence in support of your claim.
Proof you (and your partner if you have one) need to upload
Supported accommodation individual needs questionnaire
In order to decide if your accommodation can be considered to be supported, so Housing Benefit can be awarded we will need additional information from your care provided.
Please also complete the Housing Benefit supported accommodation individual needs form.
Housing Benefit supported accommodation individual needs form
Proof of identity
Evidence can include: birth certificate, marriage certificate, passport, medical card,
driving licence, UK residence permit, EU National Identity card, recent gas or electricity bill.
Proof of National Insurance Number
Evidence can include: National Insurance card, Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) letter, wage slip, P45/P60, pension letter, Tax Credit award letter.
Rent proof
For new tenancies provide a copy of the tenancy agreement including a breakdown of any service charges.
For ongoing tenancies the most recent letter from the landlord confirming the rent and including a breakdown of any service charges.
You and your partner’s state benefits (including state retirement pension)
Normally we will be able to obtain evidence of these for you, so there is no need for you to provide evidence of them unless we ask.
If you are entitled to Pension Credit we will not need any evidence of your income or capital as we will use the assessment of these done by the Pension Service, although you still need to let us know if your capital goes above £16,000.
If you and your partner work
Evidence of how much you earn can include: the most recent pay slips showing how much you or your partner normally earn. You should provide the last two monthly or four weekly pay slips, or the last five weekly pay slips for each job.
Other income
If you receive any other income you will need to provide evidence showing how much is normally received and how often. For pensions or annuities you should normally provide a pension slip showing the payment details including the gross payable and any deductions being made.
Capital
If you (or your partner if you have one) own another property or your household capital is above £5,500 we will need evidence of it. Evidence we need to see would be the last two months bank or building society account statements, and evidence showing any stocks, shares, bonds or trusts you or your partner have. If your capital is below £5,500 you do not need to provide evidence of it.
