Welcome to Birmingham Choice
Social housing is a valuable but limited resource and demand for it is greater than the number of homes available. Therefore, to allocate housing in a fair and transparent way, the Council manages a housing allocation scheme, as it must do by law.
Social housing includes housing owned by the Council and by Registered Providers (also known as housing associations). We allocate to some registered providers through nomination agreements.
Birmingham City Council implemented a new Allocation Policy on 18th January 2023. This was updated In December 2025.
Housing advice and information
Please visit Birmingham City Council's main website for Housing Advice and Information. Alternatively, please see our Birmingham Housing Advice pack and Housing Related Advice, Information, Advice and Guidance.
Coming Soon – Apartments for Rent for Over 55s in Sutton Coldfield
We will soon be advertising 85 Anchor apartments at Coles House, Sutton Coldfield, B72 1TR (anchor.org.uk). through Birmingham Choice for customers aged 55 and over who are looking to downsize and enjoy independent living in a welcoming community.
Coles House offers a range of modern one- and two-bedroom apartments with features designed to support comfortable and accessible living, including level access throughout, accessible bathrooms, lifts to all floors, a 24-hour emergency call system and on-site management.
Residents can also benefit from a variety of on-site facilities, including a café, residents' lounge, hair salon, guest suite and mobility scooter storage. Ideally located close to Sutton Coldfield town centre, local amenities and transport links, Coles House also provides access to Anchor's award-winning Be Well 360 programme, promoting health, wellbeing and social connections.
We wanted to make you aware of this opportunity ahead of the properties being advertised and would encourage anyone interested in downsizing to keep an eye on upcoming adverts for further details.
Sheltered Housing
Sheltered and Extra Care Housing Schemes provide support to their residents to help them live independently for longer.
The schemes are aimed at people who can usually manage on their own, but feel safer knowing help and support is nearby if needed.
For further information on shelered and extra care housing can be found here - Sheltered and Extra Care Housing.
Guide to registering for housing
In order to start the application for housing process you must first complete an online application form. This is will involve registering on the Birmingham Choice site. Please read the "how to register" information before your start.
If you require further information on applying for housing, please follow this follow this link to the user guide - Guide to Registration
I’ve forgotten my login reference/password to logon. What do I do?
If you have forgotten your password(s) go to LOGIN and then select FORGOTTEN DETAILS and follow the instructions provided. A new temporary password will be emailed to you (please ensure you check any junk email folder).
