Birmingham City Council

Before you start

You will need:

• Full names and dates of birth for all household members
• National insurance numbers for all household members aged 16 and over
• An email address
• A telephone number
• Current address, including postcode
• Address history, including dates, over the last 5 years
• Homeless reference number (if applicable)
• To choose a memorable date and password
• A pen and paper to note your login reference.

The information you provide allows us to assess your eligibility, qualification and housing need for you and the other people you include on the housing application. It is important that you give us as much information as possible and answer all the questions that apply to you. Submitting an incomplete or inaccurate application will delay your application being assessed.

Depending upon your circumstances, you may be required to submit supporting documentation, attached to your housing application form.

If you and, if applicable your partner, are not current social housing tenants or have been accepted by Birmingham City Council as Homeless, please provide proof of your immigration status. 

Acceptable proof of immigration status includes:

• Copy of your passport (current or expired)
• A UK or Irish birth or adoption certificate
• A certificate of registration or naturalisation as a British citizen
• eligible immigration documents or share code.

Please also read "How Housing Needs are Assessed".