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Household Income Documentation Required:

• Tax Return from the prior year (Form: CT-1040)  & must provide 2-3 paystubs. Note: A birth certificate is required if any minor dependent living in the household is not listed on the 1040 tax return. Additionally, anyone not on the tax return will be removed from the application and must apply separately. 
• 2-3 CURRENT Paystubs. (Must provide Tax Return) Note: This applies to all employed household members; if the applicant is paid weekly, the Y will require four pay stubs. If the applicant is paid biweekly, please provide two pay stubs. 
• Social Security Letter (Must be from the current year but not older than six months) Note: A letter can be requested at the Social Security office or by calling Social Security and requesting a letter to be sent to you. If you receive SSI or DSI, no tax return is required.
• Cash Assistance

ADDITIONAL INCOME DOCUMENTATION: *If Applicable*

• Child Support verification for all minor dependents in the household. NOTE: If no Child  Support is received, a letter must be provided from the support enforcement services stating that there is no pending case. Child Support Enforcement Address: 11 Scovill Street Waterbury  CT, 06706. 
• Foster Care Income, if applicable
• Retirement income, if applicable.
• SNAP is also known as Food Stamps for all household members receiving them, if applicable. (If you receive SNAP Benefits, please provide all pages.) NOTE: You will not qualify if you only receive food stamps. 
• DSS awards if applicable (Provide all pages)
• Budget letter from State​​​​​​