Supporting documents to transfer or apply for a council home

Your application cannot be processed unless you provide the following documentary evidence. Copies of these documents can be uploaded as you complete your online application.

All applicants, yourself and if you're doing a joint application, need to provide:

• passports or driving licence
• proof of your National Insurance number such as your National Insurance number card
• payslips or P45 or P60, benefit award letters or books
• a passport style photograph with your name on reverse

Do not send original documents through the post.

If you have a medical condition or a disability

You'll need to provide a housing medical form if you have a medical condition or disability that means your current home is unsuitable for your needs and/or will affect the type of property you need to move to.

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Separate medical forms should be completed for each member of your household suffering with a medical condition or disability that impacts upon their housing need.

If you have children

If you have children, where applicable you will need:

• copies of all birth certificates
• Child Benefit notification letter
• Child Maintenance Service notice

Documentation about your household income

The following are required for all family members, where applicable:

• proof of all state benefits received, including Tax Credits
• confirmation of earnings, where applicable (this can be your last two payslips if you are paid monthly, or last four if you get paid weekly or every two weeks; alternatively a copy of the contract of employment)
• evidence of any other income

Documentation about your household savings and investments

For all family members, where applicable you will need:

• bank statements or passbooks (showing two month’s transactions)
• share certificates
  premium bonds
• national savings certificates
• Individual Savings Account (ISA), Personal Equity Plan (PEP) and Tax-exempt Special Savings Account (TESSA) statements
• redundancy notice
• solicitors letters regarding proof of inheritance or sale of property

Apply for a council home or transfer to a new home

Once you've got all your supporting documents you can apply for a:

• council or housing association home
• transfer of accommodation