Dudley

Housing Options

Housing Options

Within Dudley borough you will find a range of different options that may help to meet your housing needs.

• Mediation

Mediation can help resolve relationship breakdowns including family, neighbour, community and tenant/landlord disputes.

• 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.

• 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.

• Homebuy/Shared Ownership

Homebuy helps first time buyers onto the housing ladder. You buy a share of a property and pay rent on the rest. You can increase the shares you own at a rate to suit you.

• Sheltered Housing

Sheltered Housing offers older people the freedom of living independently with help close by should you require it. For further information click here

• 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.

• 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 click here

• 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. To register for mutual exchange click here Homeswapper

• 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.

If you require further information on any of these options, please click here How to Contact Us so that we can provide you with more information, or put you in touch with someone who can advise you.