Submit proof for your benefit or support claim

Use this form to send us proof for:

  • Housing Benefit
  • Council Tax Support
  • Discretionary Housing Payments
  • Council Tax Support Exceptional Hardship Scheme

Types of documents you need to provide as proof to support your claim

Please note that if you have been asked to provide proof of your identity, we can't accept this electronically and you will need to bring original proof such as a passport or driving licence to one of our council offices for us to check. Photocopies are not acceptable. 

This form will ask you to provide

  • Your details including National Insurance number
  • The type of proof you are uploading
  • Documents to support your application.

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Dover District Council is a Data Controller under GDPR.  In submitting this form we will collect and process your personal data.  For information about your rights and how the Council uses your data,  please view our Corporate and relevant service privacy notice which can be found on our Privacy Page