Housing allocations policy and scheme

9. Verification

1. 9.1.On completing the Application Form applicants give permission for Great Yarmouth Borough Council to verify (check) the information that they have provided or will re-provide prior to any offer being made or any change of circumstance. This includes permission to contact other Council departments, for example Council Tax and Social Services, and other people or organisations such as previous and current landlords, the UK Border Agency and the police. Applicants will not be accepted onto the Housing Register until all information requested has been provided and verified. Appendix C lists the information applicants are required to submit to verify their housing application.
2. 9.2. Caseworkers may undertake home visits to assess applicants' living conditions and confirm residency of those listed in the application. This will include an inspection of the home, taking photos and/or measurements of the property.
3. 9.3. Great Yarmouth Borough Council may share information as appropriate where this is legally required and when providing nominations to housing associations and private landlords.