Most importantly, yourself! Many of the required documents can be verified by showing information from online accounts using a smart phone. Here are some common documents that may be needed:
Proof of income:
- Paystubs
- Self-employment
- Social Security
- Veterans’ benefits
- Unemployment benefits
- Child support
- Pensions
- Dividends
- Interest received from a bank account(s)
Proof of expenses:
- Self-employment expenses
- Rent: Lease agreement or rent receipts
- Mortgage statements
- Homeowners association fees
- Home insurance and taxes
- Utilities: Power, gas, phone, water, etc.
- Proof of paying court-ordered child support
- Child care costs
- Medical receipts and bills for anyone in the home over the age of 60 or who is disabled
- Your landlord’s name, address, and phone number
- The names, addresses, and phone numbers of two people, not related to anyone in the home, who can provide information about the people living in the home
