If you're looking to join the housing register in Sandwell, here’s what you need to know. You must be at least 18 years old (or 16/17 in exceptional situations), living in the UK legally, and meet certain criteria. However, due to high demand, processing applications may currently take up to 12 weeks.
Here are the criteria you need to meet to join the housing register:
| Criteria |
|---|
| Existing Sandwell Council or housing association tenant living in Sandwell |
| Lived in Sandwell for at least the last two years continuously and do not own a property |
| Don't live in Sandwell, do not own a property, but have a close family member in Sandwell for at least the last two years |
| Armed Forces personnel with two years of service prior to the application |
| Bereaved spouse or civil partner of a service member, unable to live in Ministry of Defence accommodation |
| Seriously injured, ill, or disabled current/former reservist due to service injury/illness |
| Care leaver of Sandwell Children’s Trust aged 25 or below |
To apply, you can use the MySandwell portal to submit your Housing Registration form. For more details, including the application process, visit Join the housing register. Keep in mind that you'll be updated about your application in the order received.