Applying to join the housing register

This page provides more information on the process of applying to join Tamworth’s housing register. Please make sure you’ve also read our page on council housing, which explains more about how social housing is allocated in the town.

Applications must be submitted through our MyHousing portal. Please visit this link to create an account on MyHousing and complete your application.

You will need to provide the following supporting information:

  • Proof of identity (full birth certificate, driving licence or valid current passport)
  • Proof of address (utility bill, bank statement, any other bill with your name and address from the last three months)
  • Rent statement for your current address
  • Tenancy agreement for your current address
  • Two recent wage slips/income or proof of benefits
  • If you are facing homelessness, a Section 21 (6a) notice, or notice to leave If your move is for medical reasons, a doctor’s letter confirming your condition and how this is being impacted by your housing situation and their recommendations for accommodation
  • Birth certificates and proof of child benefit for any children
  • Proof of local connection criteria, as detailed on the council housing page

Once your application is submitted

Where all information and evidence has been provided, we will aim to assess your application within 14 days and let you know if you are eligible to join the housing register.

If successful, you will be given an application number/ID and be advised of the size of property you’re able to apply for, as well as further details on how to place bids on available properties using our Finding a Home system.

If we don’t have all the evidence required within 28 days, your application will be cancelled.

Help with your application

Members of the housing and customer services teams are here to help you. If you have any questions, or need help with your application, please get in touch with us via 01827 709709, email housingsolutions@tamworth.gov.uk, or use the webchat function on this website.

If you are already a council tenant and want to move, there may be the option to mutually exchange or downsize.

More information is also available in our guide to finding a home.