Proof required for claiming Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit

To work out your benefit we need to see proof of seven main things about you and your partner:

Only original documents can be accepted as proof, we do not accept photocopies. If you send in your documents, we will photocopy and return them to you as soon as possible.

If you prefer, you may bring your documents to one of our One Stop Shops and a member of staff will be happy to copy and verify them for you.

Please remember to put your name and address on any documents that you post in to us.

You can help us work out your benefit quickly by providing all the required proof in one go. However, if you cannot send the proof we need at the moment, don't delay your claim - complete and send the form back to us now and send the proof later.

We can start to process your claim, but will not be able to pay you any benefit until we have all the necessary proof.

We will give you one calendar month to fill in and return your claim form and supporting documents.