For verification when applying for Housing Benefit or Council Tax Support in Harrow, you typically need to present original documents to support your identity, national insurance, and any income that you or any dependants receive. Below is a summary of the key documents you should prepare:
| Document Type | Examples |
|---|---|
| Proof of Identity | Birth certificate, marriage certificate, passport, driving licence, medical card, UK residence permit, EEC identity card, recent utility bill |
| Proof of National Insurance | National insurance number card, payslips, letters from DWP, letters from the tax office |
| Evidence of Income | Recent payslips (see different criteria depending on payment frequency), bank statements, letters detailing maintenance payments |
| Proof of Tenancy | Tenancy agreement, rent receipts, or a letter from your landlord detailing terms of your tenancy |
When you arrive to submit these documents, take a letter requesting the information to the Resident Contact Centre, where staff can verify them while you wait. If you want more details on how to submit these documents online, you can visit the Harrow council benefits evidence page.