Housing allocations policy - Joining the housing register

In order to join the housing register a registration form must be completed. Forms can only be completed online. Help and assistance can be provided by visiting a Walsall Connected Centre.

Qualifying applicants will be required to provide proof of identity. Applicants will have the choice of producing at least one of the following; Drivers Licence, Passport, Birth Certificate, Home Office documentation (where applicable). Proof of Child Benefit will also be required to confirm the residency of dependent children. Proof of income (last 3 months bank statements for all accounts in the household) and proof of current address will be required.

Expectant mothers in receipt of a Maternity Certificate Form MAT B1 will be classed as having a dependant.

Once an application for accommodation under this Scheme has been submitted the Council will endeavour to inform the applicant of the outcome of their application within 20 working days of receipt of ALL relevant information required to process the application.

Where the notification confirms a decision that an applicant is ineligible to join the register the applicant will be given the reasons for the decision based on the relevant facts of the case. Applicants are prohibited from making another separate application within 12 months after receiving the decision unless there is a change to their housing circumstances. Applicants will be notified in writing of their right to request a review of the decision.