When applying for housing benefit or council tax reduction in Folkestone and Hythe, you'll need to upload specific evidence to support your application. Here’s a breakdown of the necessary documents:
| Evidence Required | Details |
|---|---|
| Proof of Identity | Photographic identification (e.g., valid passport or photo driving licence) for each named applicant. |
| Proof of Income | - Salary or wage slips for the past three months. <br> - Statements from all bank and savings accounts for the past three months. |
| Income-related Benefits | Evidence of any income-related benefits received, such as income support. |
| Children's Documentation | - Birth certificate for each child living with you. <br> - Proof of receipt of child benefit or child tax credits. |
| Change of Circumstances | If applicable, provide a change of circumstances form with evidence of the change. |
| Other Evidence | Any additional documentation that supports your claim, particularly if you own property or have additional financial information. |
For more specifics and to submit your evidence, you can follow this link to the upload page. Make sure that all documents are in accepted file formats (JPEG, GIF, PNG, PDF, TIF) and under the 5MB size limit.