You must provide evidence that shows you quality for housing.
Evidence is needed both at the time of registration and when you are shortlisted for a property.
Identity and eligibility
| What's being assessed |
Evidence needed |
| Identity of applicant |
Photo ID such as:
- Passport
- Driving licence
- CitizenCard
- Thurrock bus pass photo ID
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| Identity of joint applicant |
Photo ID such as:
- Passport
- Driving licence
- CitizenCard
- Thurrock bus pass photo ID
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| Identity all other adult household members |
Photo ID such as:
- Passport
- Driving licence
- CitizenCard
- Thurrock bus pass photo ID
|
| Identity all child household members |
Full birth certificate |
Local connection
| What's being assessed |
Evidence needed |
| Evidence of address |
Utility bills or bank statements in the applicants name showing current and past 6 years' residence, or council tax bills for past 6 years, or tenancy agreement for past 6 years |
| Evidence of family living in borough |
Name and address of a family member and proof of relationship to the applicant, plus council tax bills or other official evidence showing their residence in the borough for the past 6 years - documents accepted include:
- full birth certificates
- evidence of any name changes, such as marriage certificate, deed poll, decree nisi
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Financial criteria
| What's being assessed |
Evidence needed |
| Evidence of income, savings and assets for the main applicant, joint applicant, partner |
Last 3 months' full statements for all current accounts, savings accounts, investment accounts and ISAs |
| Proof of all benefits |
Award letter or most recent bank statement showing all payments received |
| Evidence of home ownership |
Copy of completion statement |
| Evidence of equity in property |
- Valuation of property within last 6 months
- Mortgage statement within last 6 months
|
Household make‐up
| What's being assessed |
Evidence needed |
| Evidence of children living in household |
Child benefit for children |
| Evidence of non-dependents living in household |
Proof of address – letter of bill addressed and sent to them, dated within the last 6 months |
| Evidence of shared care of children |
- Birth certificate of child
- Proof of parental responsibility
- Court order
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| Evidence of pregnancy |
Letter from GP or midwife with expected birth date, or Estimated Date of Delivery (EDD) form |
Armed forces
| What's being assessed |
Evidence needed |
| Evidence of service in the armed forces |
Discharge letter or payslip |
Current tenancy
| What's being assessed |
Evidence needed |
| Proof of residence |
Tenancy agreement |
| Evidence of clear rent account |
Rent statement from landlord |
Working households
| What's being assessed |
Evidence needed |
| Evidence of employment |
- 12 months' payslips
- current contract showing employment for 16 hours or more each week
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| Evidence of community work |
Letter from charity manager confirming the number of hours volunteered or evidence of caring or volunteering |
| Evidence of caring responsibilities |
- copy of letter from Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) confirming award of Carers Allowance
- recent bank statement showing carers allowance payment
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Sheltered housing
| What's being assessed |
Evidence needed |
| Evidence of need for sheltered housing |
If aged 50 to 54 years-old, evidence of higher rate Disability Living Allowance or enhanced Personal Independence Payment |