To join the housing register in Sandwell, you need to meet several eligibility requirements. Here's a summary of the main criteria:
| Eligibility Requirement |
|---|
| Aged 18 or over (16 or 17 in exceptional circumstances) |
| Living in the UK legally |
| Meet at least one of the following criteria: |
| - Existing Sandwell Council or housing association tenant living in Sandwell |
| - Lived in Sandwell for at least the past two years continuously and do not own a property |
| - Don't live in Sandwell but have a close family member (parent, sibling, or adult child) who has lived in Sandwell for at least two years continuously |
| - Armed Forces personnel who have served in regular forces for two years prior to application |
| - Bereaved spouse or civil partner of someone serving in regular forces where the partner's death is service-related |
| - Seriously injured, ill, or disabled current/former reservist whose condition is attributable to service |
| - Care leaver of Sandwell Children’s Trust aged 25 or below |
It's important to check the Housing Allocations Policy as there are groups of people who do not qualify to apply for council accommodation by law. If you're ready to get started, you can apply through the housing register page.