To apply for a council house in West Lothian, you will need several documents to confirm your identity and address. The major requirements include:
| Document Type | Evidence Required |
|---|---|
| Identity Documents | - Valid Passport |
| - Valid photo-card driving licence (full or provisional) | |
| - EU Identity Card | |
| - Firearms certificate or shotgun licence | |
| - Identity card issued by the Electoral Office for Northern Ireland | |
| - Valid (old style) full driving licence | |
| - Recent evidence of entitlement to state/local authority-funded benefit (housing benefit, council tax benefit), tax credit, pension | |
| Evidence of Address | - Most recent mortgage statement from a recognized lender |
| - Most recent HM Revenue & Custom Tax Coding Notification, Assessment, or statement |
When you're ready to apply, you can do so through the West Lothian online portal. Make sure to have all necessary documents prepared to avoid any delays in your application process. You can start your application here.