Housing And Council Tax Benefit Application - South Norfolk Council (Page 7 of 8) in pdf

Evidence checklist

Please be aware that if you do not provide the evidence we need, we might not be able to

pay you any benefit. We need the same proof for your partner, if you have one.

Important –

Do not delay sending this form in or contacting the benefits service on

Freephone 0808 1787143. If you cannot send the proof we need at the moment, send the

form back now and send the proof later. If you delay send in the form or contacting us

you could lose benefit.

Proof of all savings and investments:

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Such as all bank, building society or post office books, the latest full bank statements for all

bank/building society and post office accounts. These must show all incoming and outgoing

amounts into the accounts. Certificates for premium bonds, saving certificates, ISAs, stocks,

shares, trusts, proof of any interest or dividends from investments and savings.

Proof of any property or land in this country or abroad.

Proof of earnings for all adults living in your home:

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This means the last 5 payslips for weekly paid earnings, the last 3 payslips for fortnightly paid

earnings or the last 2 months payslips for monthly paid earnings.

If you or your partner is self employed we need to see your account for the last financial year

or, if no accounts are available, a summary of your trading records to date.

Proof of any other income or benefits for all adults living in your home:

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Such as pension slips from a former employer or a letter from the court showing any

maintenance payments you are receiving, proof of any money you receive from people paying

you board and lodgings. We also need to see proof of any Benefits, Pensions or Allowances

received by any adult in the household, including amounts and how often they are paid.

Proof of rent

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Tenancy Agreement – Please provide your tenancy agreement or a letter from your landlord

confirming the rent and what it includes i.e. services, including heating/lighting/meals/water

rates etc., the date the tenancy commenced and property address.

Proof of Shared Room Rate Exemption

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If you are under 35 years old and a private tenant, you may be exempt from the shared room

rate rules if one of the following applies:

You normally have children living with you;

You are under 22 and have been in care;

You get the severe disability premium in your benefit because you receive the middle or higher

rate care component of Disability Living Allowance;

You need an extra bedroom for a carer who stays overnight and does not normally live with

you;

You have spent at least 3 months in a homeless hostel and are getting support to help you to

resettle in the community;

You are an ex offender and are being helped under MAPPA (Multi Agency Public Protection

Arrangements).

If you think that one of the above applies to you, please supply proof of your situation so that the

exemption can be applied.

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