Things to Bring to Your Appointment

 

If you are not able to obtain paper copies of these records please email them all together to vbtrustee@vanburentownship.org

Not everything on this list will apply to you. The most important items are bolded. If you are missing these items without good reason this may cause your application to be denied. Please be prepared to explain why any of these items that pertain to you are missing.

The Van Buren Township Trustee program must document all expenses and income according to the Township Assistance Guidelines and Eligibility Standards. The following documents as well as a 100% completed application must be provided at the time of the Township Assistance interview or application cannot be accepted.

  • Identification for all household members (Must show current V.B. Twp. Address)

  • Social Security cards for all household members

  • Pay check stubs for the last 30 days (all adults) or proof of income including paycards

  • Social Security, VA or Welfare Award Letters

  • Tax return statements showing any refunds if that refund was received within 6 months of your appointment.

  • Proof of expenses paid in past 30 days - either an itemized bank statement or receipts for all purchases if you do not have a checking account.

  • Current gas, water & electric bills

  • Monthly rental agreements, mortgage statement, or lease

  • Food Stamp Letter showing amount recd. And Case # (Print from Website)

  • Shelter Verification - Must be filled out by Landlord within one week of your appointment. This form is available on the Township Assistance page of our website.

  • Section 8 Award Letter

  • Proof of job search for each unemployed, non-disabled adult in household (minimum of five completed job applications completed within 30 days of application.)

  • Proof of pending Social Security Disability application

  • Proof of out of pocket medical bills paid, prescription co-pays

  • Car insurance statement

  • Furniture rental contracts/payments

  • Annuities/Pension Statements

  • Proof of Court Costs

  • Proof of money borrowed or received as a gift

  • Registration or Titles to all motor vehicles owned, leased or borrowed by any household members

  • Child Support Decree/Print out from prosecutor

  • Any stocks and bonds owned by household members

  • Deeds/Titles to all properties owned

  • Receipts for income from selling or pawning personal items

  • Home or car repair receipts

  • Proof of workmans compensation benefits

  • Income from rented or shared housing

  • Money received from selling Blood/Plasma

  • Lawsuit, Disability and /or insurance Settlements

  • Phone or Cell phone bills contract or prepaid

  • Information on Trust Funds

  • SCCAP Utility Assist Award Letter

  • Cable or Internet services statement

  • Medical restriction letters if client or other adult in household has any medical work restrictions

  • Proof of veteran status

 

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