Acceptable Eligibility Proofs & Other Information Required For The Housing Register

ELIGIBILITY PROOFS

FOR ALL APPLICATIONS WE REQUIRE THE FOLLOWING:

• Proof of current address
• Current passport/birth certificate
• Document to show proof of National Insurance Number

For applicants who are not  UK or Republic of Ireland nationals: 

• Please visit www.gov.uk/view-prove-immigration-status to obtain a share code and upload this to your online account

For applicants that have been in the UK less than 2 years:

• Completion of a Habitual Residence Questionnaire may be required

OTHER REQUIRED PROOFS

For all children included on you application we require the following:

• A copy of the birth certificates.
• A copy of child benefit proof that advises that the applicant is in receipt of benefit for all the named children.
• If the child is over 16 and no longer in receipt of child benefit we require a letter from the child to confirm that they wish to be rehoused with the applicants on a permanent basis.

Current owner occupiers or those buying with a mortgage need to provide the following:

• A recent estate agent valuation of the property.
• A recent mortgage statement.
• If the equity on the property is to be split with someone not on your application please advise how the equity will be split and provide any relevant documentation.
• Details of any loan secured on the property.

Previous owner/occupiers need to provide the following:

• A copy of the transfer of ownership/sale completion papers for any properties previously owned.

Previous tenants of Housing Associations or Local Authorities need to provide the following:

• The full address of all previous tenancies and the dates lived there.
• The full name and address of the landlord(s).

We may request further information from you to verify your application or circumstances