Free help and advice
Tenants do not always get good advice when they ask companies or other people for help with buying their council home. Sometimes tenants pay a lot of money for things that you can get for free.
If you have any questions before submitting an RTB application, you may find that your query is answered in the following government guides:
Contact us
Our Home Ownership Team can help you with:
- finding out if you and the property are eligible for RTB
- guidance about the costs involved
- completing your RTB application form
- guidance on timescales
- RTB restrictions
If you need help, contact us by:
- email: homeownership@birmingham.gov.uk
- post: Home Ownership Team, Birmingham City Council, PO Box 16369, Birmingham, B2 2AB
Page last updated: 23 April 2026
