From time to time Tamworth Borough Council advertises properties through the Open Allocation Scheme. This allows people to express an interest in a specific property that they might not have originally thought about.

These properties will be advertised through our website and also advertised in Marmion House reception.

The advertisement will show who can apply for the property - for example a single person or a couple with or without children - and if there are any age restrictions. You will need to occupy the property as your main or principle home.

How to express an interest in an advertised property

You will need to be registered for housing and have provided all the requested information we have asked for. If you are not registered you will need to complete a housing application form urgently - the form can be downloaded from the right hand side of this page or collected  from Marmion House reception.

Properties are offered to the first applicant (s) who meet the lettings criteria.

If you are selected after expressing your interest we will contact you to arrange to view the property.

If you have any queries contact the Allocations Team tel 01827 709505 Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

Frequently asked questions

How will I know if I have been successful in expressing an interest in a property?

You will be advised if you have been successful in expressing an interest in a property.

Will I be able to view the property?

You will be given a reasonable amount of time to view and accept the offer. Please note we may invite other applicants to the view the property at the same time in case the first applicant declines it.

What if I do not accept the property offered to me?

Under the Open Allocations system applicants can decline offers without any penalty.

Can I express an interest in more than one property?

Applicants can express their interest in as many properties as they wish.

Can I afford the property?

The weekly rent charge will be shown in the advert. Depending on your income, you may qualify for housing benefit to cover all or part of the rent and supporting people grant funding if there are any support charges to pay.

Welfare benefits advice is available from;

Citizens Advice Bureau, Philip Dix Centre, Corporation Street. Tamworth tel (01827) 305950

Age Concern- Staffordshire – Tamworth Helpline Tel 01785 600610

Housing Benefit and Council Tax benefit advice is available from the Council’s Benefits Section telephone :01827 709540 or

email; benefits@tamworth.gov.uk

Money matter surgeries are also run free every Saturday  9am until 2pm and Tuesday evenings 5pm until 9pm at the Philip Dix Centre tel (01827) 709655