What Documents Do I Need?

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You will need to upload electronic versions of the documents below. 

 

One document must be your proof of identity. An unexpired document from this list can be used as proof of identity: 

  • Driver's license or state-issued ID 
  • U.S. passport or U.S. passport card 
  • U.S. military ID 
  • Permanent Resident card or Employment Authorization card issued by the U.S. government 
  • A foreign passport or driver's license 
  • IDNYC card 

 

Two documents must be your proofs of permanent occupancy. They must be from two different categories from the list below. They must also show that the document was sent to you at the address, including unit, that you are applying for. 

These documents can be used as proof of occupancy: 

  • Utility bill, dated within the last 60 days (e.g., telephone, gas, electric, cable, or water) 
  • Correspondence from any government agency that shows home address 
  • A voter registration card 
  • A social security statement 
  • A bank statement dated within the last 60 days 
  • An automobile registration documentation 
  • Income tax form for the last calendar year 
  • Insurance documentation or insurance bill that shows home address 
  • Current (active) license or permit or certificate issued by a city/state/federal government agency that shows home address 
  • College or school correspondence that shows home address 
  • A W-2 from the most recent tax filing period 
  • Official payroll documentation that includes home address issued by an employer within the past 60 days, such as a paystub with home address, a form submitted for tax withholding purposes, or payroll receipt 

 

If you are a renter, you must submit your lease. The lease must include:  

  • The start and end dates of the lease  
  • The address of the unit  
  • The names and signatures of the parties to the lease 

   

Once you’ve gathered all your documents, read the Common Mistakes by Applicants page to avoid delays and denials.