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                       HOPE Application Checklist                     

IDENTIFICATION

  • For adults age 18 and over:

    • Copy of identification (any government-issued ID that includes picture and home address, such as a Driver's License or State ID)​*

  • For minors under 18:​

    • Proof that dependent lives at address (Copy of a recent report card, transcript, or other document that includes address, such as those from FIA, MDHHS, WIC, Friend of the Court, etc.)​​

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PROOF  OF  OWNERSHIP (any that apply)

  • Deed

  • Land Contract (Note: recorded memorandum of land contract will only be accepted with the complete land contract attached.)

  • Court Order

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INCOME STATEMENTS OR FORMS (all that apply)

  • For all adults in the home who filed income tax returns:

    • A copy of your full federal/state 2023 tax returns, or

    • A copy of your full federal/state 2022 tax returns

  • For all adults in the home who are not required to file income tax returns in 2022 or 2021:

    • Wages (all Forms W-2)

    • Unemployment (Form 1099-G)

    • Pension (Form 1099-R)

    • Social Security (Form SSA-1099)

    • Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Letter from SSA

    • Bridge Card (Award Letter)

    • FIA/DHS (Award Letter)

    • Interest/Dividends (Form 1099-INT or 1099-DIV)

    • VA Benefits (Award Letter)

    • Disability Income (1099-R)

    • Child / Spousal Support (Judgment/Award Letter)

    • Support from Family/Friends (signed statement)

    • Self-Employment Documents (Form 1099-NEC, Form 1099-K, Checks/Receipts/signed statement)

    • Rental Income (Checks or receipts)**

    • Any other income documentation you may have​​

      • Gambling/Lottery Winnings (Form W-2G)​

      • Miscellaneous Income (Form 1099-MISC)

CHECKING, SAVINGS AND INVESTMENT INFO

  • Proof of savings in any of the following:

    • Checking accounts​

    • Savings accounts

    • Postal savings

    • Credit Union Shares

    • Certificates of Deposit (CD)

    • Stocks / Bonds

    • Other Investments

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​REAL ESTATE INFORMATION (if applicable)

  • Name of Mortgage Company

  • Amount Unpaid Balance on Mortgage

  • Address and Assessed Value of other property owned

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CURRENT EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION (if applicable)

  • Name, address and phone number of employer​​

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LIFE INSURANCE INFORMATION (if applicable)

  • Amount of Policy and Monthly Payment

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MOTOR VEHICLE INFORMATION (if applicable)

  • ALL motor vehicles (including motorcycles, motor homes, camper trailers, etc.) held or owned by any person residing within the household must be listed. 

  • Amount of Monthly Payment and Balance Owed

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PERSONAL DEBT INFORMATION (if applicable)

  • Name of Creditor​

  • Original Date of Debt

  • Original and Current Balance

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MONTHLY EXPENSE INFORMATION (if applicable)

  • Monthly amount for each of the following:

    • Heating / Electric​

    • Water

    • Phone / Cable

    • Food

    • Clothing

    • Health Insurance

    • Daycare

    • Car Expenses (gas, repairs, etc.)

    • Any other monthly expenses you may have

*Must be current, cannot be expired!

**Rental Income is required to be included on the HOPE application, however rental income is Out of Scope for tax returns prepared with Accounting Aid Society.​​​

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