There is currently a delay in processing housing applications, if you are in need of emergency accommodation please call your local authority.
Eligibility
Property Household Criteria
There are rules about who is eligible to apply for different types of property in Walsall:-
What type of property am I eligible for?
One Bedroom Flat
- Single applicant or couple.
Two Bedroom Flat
- Single applicant or couple. Families with one child or expecting a first child.
- Families with two children under ten or families with two children of the same sex over ten and under sixteen.
Three Bedroom Maisonette/Flat
- Families with two children over ten of mixed sex.
- Families who need three bedrooms as defined by the national bedroom standard.
Two Bedroom House
- Families with one child, families with two children under ten or
- Families with two children of the same sex over ten and under sixteen.
Three Bedroom House
- Families with three children, families with two children over ten of mixed sex.
- Families who need three bedrooms as defined by the national bedroom standard.
Three Bedroom Parlour House
- Families with three children, families with two children over ten of mixed sex.
- Families who need three bedrooms as defined by the national bedroom standard.
Four Bedroom House
- Families with four or more children.
- Families who need four bedrooms as defined by the national bedroom standard.
APPLICANTS FOR HOUSING WILL BE ASSESSED ACCORDING TO THE CRITERIA ABOVE.
(This incorporates the welfare reform changes including ‘Bedroom Tax’ introduced in April 2013).
However, if you wish to be considered for larger accommodation and can show you have the ability to pay the rent please contact the Watmos head office on 01922 471910