Rossendale says you need to provide proof of your identity, National Insurance number, income, and capital, plus any evidence for other benefits or payments you receive. You can upload everything through the council’s evidence uploader: Upload my evidence
| What to provide | Acceptable evidence listed |
|---|---|
| National Insurance number | National Insurance card; P45 or P60; DWP notification letter; Tax letter |
| Identification | Current valid passport; Full Driving Licence; Marriage certificate; Birth certificate; Benefit award letter from DWP; National Identity card issued by a European Economic Area member state; Ee-visa's |
| Earnings | 5 weekly, 3 fortnightly or 2 monthly consecutive wage slips for each job; or an employer’s certificate with a company stamp |
| Self-employment | HMRC self-employed registration number; last profit and loss accounts covering a 12 month period; or a self-employed form from the council |
| Benefits / pensions / other income | Current award letter for Universal Credit, New style job seekers allowance or Pension Credits; DWP notification letter for current award; bank statement showing payments going in; pay slips; letter from former employer; letter from pension provider; HMRC tax credits notification letter (all pages); Child Support Agency letter or letter from payer for maintenance; letter showing amount and frequency for other income; current grant/loan award letter for student grant/loan with full breakdown; childcare receipts showing amount, frequency and childminder’s OFSTED registration number |
| Capital / savings | Up to date bank statements covering the last 2 months; share certificates; national savings certificates; premium bonds; documentary evidence of any other type of capital |
| Other property income | Evidence of current valuation and outstanding mortgage for second properties; evidence of any rental income received |
If you’re claiming Housing Benefit for the first time, Rossendale only accepts new claims if you or your partner are at State Pension Credit age, or if you live in temporary or supported accommodation. Otherwise, the council says you need to claim Universal Credit instead.