Form SSA-8011-F3 at a glance
What it is: The Statement of Household Expenses and Contributions is Form SSA-8011-F3 of the Social Security Administration.
Who signs: Then sign the form.
Sections 1612(a)(2) and 1631(e)(1) of the Social Security Act, as amended, allow Social Security to collect this information, which Social Security will use to verify household expenses and contributions of the named Supplemental Security Income (SSI) claimant or recipient to determine eligibility and benefit payment amount.
A filled-in Form SSA-8011-F3 example: a spouse lists Part 1 expenses

How to fill out Form SSA-8011-F3, box by box
Names at the top

The questions on this form are divided into four sections. Answer the questions where Social Security has checked the block.
Enter the claimant's/beneficiary's name and social security number, the name of spouse or parent(s) of the individual named in the claimant's/beneficiary's name box, and the name of person making this statement.
Part 1 - Monthly household expenses

For household expenses that change from month to month, show the average monthly amount of money your household has spent per month for the period through.
For the household expenses that are usually the same from month to month (like rent), show the amount your household spent per month as of.
Write "0" under amount if your household has not spent any money for one of the expenses.
1. Food (Do not include food bought with food stamps.)
2. Rent or Mortgage Payment
3. Property Insurance (if not included in mortgage payment and if required by mortgage holder)
4. Real property taxes (if not included in mortgage payment). Subtract any rebate or credit.
7. Heating fuel (wood, coal, oil, kerosene, etc.)
Part 2 - Contributions to household expenses
Part 3 - Other arrangements

PART 3 - OTHER ARRANGEMENTS. 1. Do(es) eat every meal during the month somewhere else? YES or NO
2. Do(es) buy all his/her/their own food with his/her/their own money? YES or NO
3. Do(es) pay a certain amount just for household food? If "Yes" how much each month? YES or NO
4. Do(es) pay a certain amount for the household shelter expenses (the expenses other than food)? If "Yes" how much each month? YES or NO
Part 4 - Remarks and signing

PART 4 - REMARKS. Use this space for any additional explanations.
Print the Name of Person Completing the Form, the Mailing Address, the Date and the Telephone Number (Include area code).
Anyone who knowingly makes or causes to be made a false statement or representation of material fact for use in determining a payment under the Social Security Act, or knowingly conceals or fails to disclose an event with an intent to affect an initial or continued right to payment, or submit or causes to be submitted any false statement or document knowing the same to contain any misrepresentation of material fact, commits a crime punishable under Federal law by fine, imprisonment, or both, and may be subject to administrative sanctions.
More rules for Form SSA-8011-F3
The estimate is about 2 minutes to read the instructions, gather the facts, and answer the questions.
Common questions about Form SSA-8011-F3
Where do I file it?
Then return to Social Security.
Sources
[1] Form SSA-8011-F3 (01-2025), Statement of Household Expenses and Contributions, Social Security Administration (the Official source link on this page).

