Before St Helens can pay Housing Benefit, you need to send in a few key pieces of evidence with your claim form. The council asks for proof of who you are, who lives with you, and what you pay.
| Evidence needed | Details |
|---|---|
| Identity | Proof of your identity, and your partner’s too if you have one |
| National Insurance number | Proof of your NI number, and your partner’s too if you have one |
| Income | Proof of all income you and your partner receive |
| Other household income | Proof of all income for anyone else who lives with you, including children, adult children, relatives or friends |
| Savings and capital | Proof of any savings, investments, stocks, shares or other capital held by you, your partner or your children, including bank or building society evidence |
| Rent | Proof of your rent |
St Helens also says it may collect landlord and tenancy details, plus statements or evidence from landlords or other professionals when assessing benefit. If your rent or circumstances change later, the council expects you to provide evidence of that change too.