Apply to join the affordable housing register
The affordable housing register lists homes available under different rent and ownership schemes.
Homes listed through the affordable housing register are separate to the council and housing association homes available when you have been accepted onto the social housing register.
You can apply for social housing on Birmingham Choice.
Types of homes on the affordable housing register
Different ways of renting or buying homes on the register may include:
- affordable rented products such as affordable private rent or rent to buy
- affordable home ownership such as shared ownership, low-cost home ownership, and First Homes
Find out more about the different affordable housing schemes
Eligibility requirements
Depending on the property and scheme, there will be eligibility requirements and these will be listed with the property details. They may include:
- an income cap
- be a first-time buyer
Apply to join the affordable housing register
When you join the affordable housing register, we will email you when properties become available. If you are eligible you can register your interest in a property and we will guide you through the process.
You can join the affordable housing register without affecting your place on the waiting list for social housing (the housing allocations scheme).
Sign up by emailing AffordableHousingRegister@birmingham.gov.uk and we will guide you through the process.
By joining the affordable housing register, you agree to us emailing you with details of available properties, updates to the scheme, and any changes to the scheme you need to know about.
Contact us
If you need more information about the scheme or are unsure if it is right for you, email us at AffordableHousingRegister@birmingham.gov.uk.
Page last updated: 4 June 2026
