You may need to provide one or more of these documents from each category as proof of income if it applies to your household:
Earned Income (wages and salary)
- Recent paycheck stubs
- Letter from employer on company letterhead (signed and dated)
- Income tax return
- Business records
If you do not get regular pay stubs from your employer(s), you should get a notarized letter from your employer that says the amount of wages you’ve earned and the amount of time you’ve worked at each job. You can have something notarized at a bank, city hall or at a business like Mailboxes, Etc. You should also bring your W2, a Schedule C, or any tax return from the previous year to show your income.
Self-employment Earnings
- Signed and dated income tax return and all Schedules
- Record of earnings and expenses
Unemployment Benefits
- Award letter or certificate
- Benefit check
Private Pensions/Annuities
- Statement from pension or annuity
Social Security Benefits
- Award letter or certificate
- Benefit check
- Letter from the Social Security Administration
Child Support/Alimony
- Letter from the person providing support
- Letter from the court
- Child support or alimony check stub
Worker's Compensation
Veteran's Benefits
- Award letter
- Benefit check stub
- Letter from the Veterans Administration
Military Pay
Interest/Dividends/Royalties
- Statement from bank, credit union or financial institution
- Letter from broker
- Letter from agent
Income from Rent or Room/Board
- Letter from roomer, boarder or tenant
- Check stub or cancelled check
Support from Other Family Members/ Friends
- Signed letter from family member or friend
