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Supporting documents for a benefit claim or change of circumstances

Documents we accept in support of your claim for Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction or change of circumstances.

Proof of the people who live with you for benefit claims

You must tell us about and the relationship and identities of all those that live in you or your partner’s home.

Dependants

You must provide evidence of child benefit for any children or young persons that live with you. We will also need to see their birth certificates.

Non-dependants

You'll need to provide evidence of non-dependant people such as:

  • grown-up children
  • friends
  • other relatives

You do not have to do this but it may result in you losing benefit.

Foster children

We will need to see evidence from the organisation for whom you foster for, and any income you get because of this.

Lodgers

You must provide evidence of the money the following pay you:

  • joint tenant who is not part of your family
  • any other people who live in your home