To support your claim for Housing Benefit or Council Tax Support in Braintree, you'll need to provide several documents and details. Here’s a summary of what you should have ready:
| Document/Information Required | Additional Notes |
|---|---|
| Your name, address, and contact details | |
| Full names and dates of birth of everyone living with you | Include relationship to you |
| Your National Insurance number | |
| Amount of rent you pay, including service charges | |
| Name and address of your landlord | |
| Date you moved into your property | |
| Account number and sort code for all your bank accounts | |
| Amount of savings, capital, and investments you have | |
| Your employer's name and your earnings | |
| Information about any other benefits or tax credits you receive | Include type and amount |
| Child maintenance information (amount and frequency) | |
| Child care costs information (amount, frequency, and which child) |
Make sure to provide original documents or the latest copies for yourself and any adults living in your home. For more guidance on completing your application, you can find additional resources on the Braintree Council website.
If you need to apply, you can start the process online: Apply for Housing Benefit or Apply for Council Tax Support.