If you’re applying for housing help in Torridge, the main thing you need is a completed application form plus supporting evidence. The exact papers depend on the type of help, but the council’s records list the following.
| Help type | Documents / evidence needed |
|---|---|
| Housing Payment | Previous 2 months full bank statements for all accounts held by the applicant and any partner; tenancy agreement showing the rental charge, any deposit/rent in advance due, and landlord’s full details; Universal Credit award letter showing a full breakdown of the award including housing costs. |
| Homeless / threatened with homelessness help | Proof of ID; proof of National Insurance Number; address history for the last 5 years; proof of any medical conditions and medication prescribed; details of any other agencies supporting you. |
| If someone applies on your behalf | Evidence that the person is able to act on your behalf, such as for an appointee, friend, relative, or voluntary/community organisation. |
If you’re claiming Housing Benefit rather than a Housing Payment, Torridge says you’ll also need to complete an application form and provide original evidence in support of your claim. If you want, the Housing Payment form can be downloaded from Torridge’s website or obtained from the Council Office in Bideford.