The service offers general advice on a wide range of options for renting and buying property. Staff can also refer customers to specialist services such as mediation, debt prevention and home improvements and adaptations that can support people to stay in their existing homes.
Within Dudley borough you will find a range of different options that may help to meet your housing needs.
Dudley Council
See applying for a council home for more information about applying for council housing in the Dudley borough.
Registered Social Landlords
Also known as Housing Associations, they provide most of the new low-cost rented housing in the borough. You may be able to apply directly to their waiting list or be nominated by the council if you are at the top of our list when we are asked for a nomination. Some property is advertised on the Dudley at Home website.
Private Rented Housing
Private landlords offer a wide range of accommodation in most parts of Dudley borough, and if you are on a low income you can find out whether you will be eligible for Housing Benefit before you commit yourself to taking a tenancy.
Mutual Exchange
The mutual exchange scheme allows you to exchange your home with another tenant of a council or housing association subject to certain criteria. See our mutual exchange page for further information.
Homebuy/Shared Ownership
HomeBuy is a range of low cost home ownership and discounted market rent products developed to make home ownership more affordable and help you get a foot on the property ladder. Orbit HomeBuy Agents provide a one stop shop service to people interested in any of the HomeBuy products within the West Midlands. For more information visit the Orbit website.
Sheltered Housing
Sheltered Housing offers older people the freedom of living independently with help close by should you require it. For further information see our Sheltered Housing pages.
Mediation
Mediation can help resolve relationship breakdowns including family, neighbour, community and tenant/landlord disputes.
Safe at Home Scheme
This scheme provides home security measures and support so that you can be safe in your home if you have experienced domestic abuse or hate crime including homophobic and race related incidents.
Adaptations and Improvements
If your home needs improving or adapting so that it will meet your needs you may be able to claim financial help or have the work done for you.
For further information contact the Housing Options Service on 0300 555 2345.
Right to Buy
Depending on how long you have lived in council accommodation you may be eligible to purchase your council home through the Right to Buy scheme. For futher information see buying your council home.
