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Acceptable Residency Documents

Most families must provide two approved residency documents.

Active Duty Military families may provide one residency document along with Active Duty military orders showing they are stationed in Florida.

Accepted residency documents include:

• Automobile insurance statement
• Florida driver’s license or state-issued ID
• Health insurance statement
• Homeless verification or certificate
• Homeowners or renters insurance policy
• Homestead or property tax statement/assessment
• Leave and Earnings Statement (LES)
• Migrant address verification letter
• Mortgage acceptance letter
• Mortgage statement
• Residential lease agreement
• Paystub
• Proof of current government benefits:
  • Social Security
  • Veterans Affairs
  • Disability
  • Medicare
  • Section 8/HUD
  • TANF
  • SNAP
  • DCF correspondence
• Property deed
• Residential internet bill
• Utility bill (electric, gas, or water) dated within the last 60 days

Acceptable Income Documents

Families applying for FES-EO must provide a valid tax return showing Adjusted Gross Income (AGI).

Accepted income documents include:

• 2024 Federal 1040 tax return
• 2025 Federal 1040 tax return
• 2024 Florida state tax return
• 2025 Florida state tax return

The submitted tax return must clearly show AGI.

Acceptable Foster Care Documents

Families requesting foster care priority consideration may submit official documentation such as:

• Foster care placement documentation
• Court-issued records
• Official agency verification letters

Acceptable Out-of-Home Care Documents

Families requesting out-of-home care priority consideration may submit official documentation such as:

• Placement documentation
• Court-issued records
• Agency verification letters

Acceptable Active Duty Military Documents

Active Duty Military families must provide:

• Active Duty military orders
• Documentation showing the service member is stationed in Florida

These families may submit one residency document instead of two.

Document Upload Tips

To avoid application delays:

• Upload clear and readable documents
• Make sure the full document is visible
• Verify names and addresses match the application
• Ensure documents are current and not expired
• Avoid blurry or cropped images