Housing support for the Armed Forces Community

The Armed Forces Covenant sets out a duty to support any serving member, or veteran and their family in relation to housing needs, or support with homelessness. Read more about the duty in the Armed Forces Covenant.

Help to find a home

Find out more about how we can help members of the armed forces community to find a suitable home in Walsall,

We have lots more general information about how we can support to help you find a home in the Borough. 

Local social housing providers

Housing associations own and manage the social and affordable rent homes in Walsall borough.

You can join the register for social housing in Walsall. Our housing allocation policy sets out how we will prioritise eligible households and help people with the most housing need.

You can also contact some of the local housing associations directly.

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• Watmos Community Homes
• Amplius
• Greensquare Accord

Support if you are homeless or may become homeless

We have lots of support available if you are already homeless or may be at risk of becoming homeless.

Op Fortitude - veteran pathway - This is a pathway for veterans at risk of homelessness or experiencing homelessness. It can help you into supported housing or to help to keep you in your current home. 

Alabaré Homes For Veterans - Supporting Homeless Veterans – providers of supported accommodation to British Armed Forces veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.  Support includes help with mental wellbeing and support accessing future employment.

Forces help to buy scheme

The scheme supports the Armed Forces community onto the home ownership ladder.  It enables service personnel to borrow up to 50% of their salary, up to a maximum of £25,000 interest free towards the purchase of a property.  Find out more about the Forces help to buy scheme.

Adapting your home if you have a disability

There is funding available to adapt your home if you have a disability. Find out more about the funding available and if you are eligible to apply.

Other organisations who can offer support and advice about housing

• SSAFA - the Armed Forces charity
• Haig Housing Trust – leading housing provider for ex service personnel in the UK
• Veterans Gateway
• Royal British Legion