To join the housing register in Sandwell, you need to meet specific eligibility requirements. Here's a quick summary of the criteria you must satisfy:
| Requirement |
|---|
| Age: 18 or over (16 or 17 in exceptional circumstances) |
| Residency: Must be living in the UK legally |
| Meet one of the following conditions: |
| - Existing Sandwell Council or housing association tenant living in Sandwell |
| - Lived in Sandwell for at least the past two years and do not own a property |
| - Close family member (mother, father, brother, sister, adult child) has lived in Sandwell for at least the past two years and does not own a property |
| - Armed Forces personnel with at least two years of service prior to application |
| - Bereaved partner of Armed Forces personnel unable to live in MOD accommodation |
| - Seriously injured, ill, or disabled reservist due to service-related reasons |
| - Care leaver of Sandwell Children’s Trust aged 25 or below |
Some groups may not qualify to apply, and details on this can be found in the Housing Allocations Policy. If you’re interested in applying, you can start the process online via the housing register page.