What information and proof is needed to claim Housing and Council Tax Benefit?
Proof of identity In all cases, we may need to see proof of your identity. Proof of your National Insurance Number You must give us your National Insurance number and your partner’s National Insurance number (if you have a partner) on the claim form. You must give us proof that the National Insurance numbers belong to you and your partner. You can do this by showing us documents such as a wage slip, benefit book or letter from the Benefits Agency, or a pension slip. The document must show your name or your partner’s name and the National Insurance number. Any documents that you give us to prove the details on your claim must be originals. We cannot accept copies. Proof of your income and savings If you get Income Support, income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance or Pension Credit (Guarantee), we will check Social Security’s records for proof of your income. If you have just moved into your home, you must tell Social Security that you have changed your address. If you get Pension Credit (Savi
