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Documentation/Information required when making a homeless application

The following information will help avoid unnecessary delays and speed up the process
Homeless Information Sheet

Homelessness
If have been advised to make a Homelessness Application, there are important, necessary documents required by the Homelessness Department. Without these documents the Department are unable to process the application.

Documents Required
The following documents are required to determine eligibility. Please ensure these documents are available prior to the interview.

Full/birth certificates/or/passport
If not available, please contact Basildon Council Reception Desk who can provide details of how to obtain a birth certificate urgently either by post or in person.

Child Benefit Payment Books
A Benefit Book is required to confirm that there are dependent children living with you.

Tenancy Agreement
A Tenancy Agreement is required if you are currently privately renting to check your tenancy rights.

Income
Details of income, benefits, savings, and any profit from the sale of any property.

Notices to Quit/Possession Orders/Bailiff's Warrant
If your landlord is seeking possession we will need these documents to determine your homelessness and whether or not your landlord has, in fact, served a Legal Notice.

Friends/Family
If you are living with friends or family, we will need confirmation from them regarding how long you have resided there and why you have to leave. A contact telephone number is also needed

Addresses past 5 years
Details of any address that you have resided at during the last 5 years, dates and type of occupation (i.e. tenant/owner). Please ensure that you have this information available.

Medical Evidence
If you have a medical problem, evidence is required, i.e.
  • Incapacity Benefit Books
  • GP Prescription/certificate
  • Letter from GP (Please note that your GP may charge for this)
  • Medication
If you are fleeing domestic violence then the we accept that you may not have immediate access to any of the required documents.

If you have any problems in providing any of the documents please advise the Assessment Officer before your interview.