Lincshomefinder

Documents/Evidence Required Checklist

 

For all applicants, joint applicants and household members 18+ whom are to be housed with you, we will require:

 

• ID Proof,
• Address Proof and
• Income Proof
• Evidence you meet the residency qualification criteria

 

For all children within the household to be housed with you, we will require:

 

• ID Proof and Confirmation of child benefit

 

All evidence needs to be dated within the last 3 months excluding photo ID, all applicants will need to provide a current or last tenancy reference and may be required to provide tenancy references for up to 5 years.

 

Current COLC tenants will not need to provide proof of current address, other supporting docs will still be required.

 

 

ID Proof (1 item of photo ID or 2 items of non-photo ID).

 

• Passport / ID Card
• UK Driving Licence
• Bus pass
• HM Forces Identity Card
• Birth Certificate
• Marriage/divorce certificate
• Current DWP benefit confirmation letter 
• Current Inland Revenue Tax notification

 

Address Proof (1 item relating to your current address).

 

• Utility Bill
• Current DWP benefit confirmation letter 
• Council Tax Bill, current year
• Local Authority / Housing Association / Private tenancy agreement
• UK Driving Licence, with current address detailed
• Bank / Building Society / Mortgage Statement / Credit Union Statement or pass book
• Pay Slip
• Medical/GP Letter

 

Income Proof (Evidence of all income is required).

 

• Pay slips – last 3 months
• Bank Statements – last 3 months
• Contract of employment
• Child benefit
• Child/working tax credits
• DWP benefit confirmation letter
• Pension / Pension Credit
• P60

 

Additional Information which may be requested

 

• Immigration Status / Share Code
• Proof of pregnancy (with estimated due date)
• Name change deed (name changed by Deed Poll)
• Child access arrangements – Court Document or Letter from main carer/guardian
• Medical Form
• Any supporting medical information
• Supporting Information regarding any needs for adaptations or need for an extra bedroom
• Any supporting information or risks assessments from agencies e.g. Probation Service, Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Teams, Mental Health Services, Social Services.
• Confirmation of local connection e.g. letter from relative, proof of employment
• Mortgage Statement
• Notice to leave accommodation
• Checks via a credit reference agency

• This information can also be found under Using this service > Information for Lincoln Customers