Proof of Ownership

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Accepted Documentation

Proof of Ownership

The International Fire Foundation accepts the following documents as proof the applicant owned the structure before the disaster occured. You only need to provide one of the documents listed below.

• Deed or Official Record

• Mortgage documentation

• Homeowners insurance documentation

• Property tax receipt or bill

• Home certificate or title deed

• Home purchase contracts (e.g. Bill of Sale, Bond for Title, Land Installment Contract, etc.)

• Will or Affidavit or heir ship (with death certificate) naming you heir to the property

• Court documents

Most documents can be dated within 1 year prior to the disaster or within the 18-month period of assistance.

Primary Residence

Proof of Occupancy

The International Fire Foundation accepts the following documents as proof you lived in your home as your primary residence before the disaster occurred. You only need to provide one of the documents listed below:

• Utility bill (electric, water/sewer, etc.).

• Employer’s statement (e.g. pay stub)

• Pay stub.

• Bank or credit card statement.

• Driver's license, state issued identification card, or voter registration card.

• Medical provider's bill.

• Social service organization documents (e.g. Meals on Wheels).

• Motor vehicle registration.

• Affidavits of Residency or other court documentation.

Most documents can be dated within 1 year prior to the disaster and/or within the 18-month period of assistance. However, your driver’s license, state-issued identification card, or voter registration card must have been dated before the disaster happened and not have expired when you send a copy to the International Fire Foundation.