Housing Allocations Policy

We work with housing associations across Telford and Wrekin to help people access affordable social housing.

Because there are more people looking for social housing than available homes, properties are allocated based on need. People facing the most urgent housing situations are given priority.

If you need social housing, you will normally need to apply through a housing association. If you are homeless or worried about losing your home, our Housing Solutions team can help you understand your options and provide support.

Housing need may be assessed using factors such as:

  • homelessness or risk of homelessness

  • medical or welfare needs

  • overcrowding or unsuitable housing

  • domestic abuse or harassment

  • local connection to Telford and Wrekin

  • employment, care or support needs.

We are committed to ensuring housing is allocated fairly and transparently, helping those with the greatest need while supporting sustainable communities across the Borough.

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Housing Strategy 2025 - 2030

Our Housing Strategy sets out how we will work with partners to ensure people across Telford and Wrekin have access to safe, affordable and high-quality homes.

The strategy focuses on:

  • increasing the supply of affordable and sustainable housing

  • supporting residents to live independently and improve their wellbeing

  • preventing and reducing homelessness

  • improving the quality and condition of existing homes

  • creating strong, inclusive and resilient communities.

Planning for future housing needs, including an ageing population and the impacts of climate change.

We work with housing associations, developers, healthcare partners and local communities to ensure people have access to suitable homes and to help create thriving neighbourhoods across Telford and Wrekin.

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Specialist and Supported Accommodation Strategy 2020 - 2025

Our Specialist and Supported Accommodation Strategy sets out how we will work with partners to ensure residents with additional housing and support needs can access the right accommodation at the right time.

The strategy focuses on:

  • providing suitable housing and support for vulnerable residents

  • supporting people to live independently for as long as possible

  • improving access to specialist and supported accommodation

  • meeting the needs of older people, people with disabilities, and those with complex needs

  • reducing reliance on temporary and out-of-area accommodation

  • working with housing, health and care partners to deliver better outcomes.

By planning for future demand and investing in appropriate housing options, we aim to help residents live safely, independently and within their local communities.

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Long-term Empty Property Strategy

With our adopted Empty Property Strategy, we aim to bring long-term empty homes back into use. The strategy provides the framework for dealing with the various issues associated with long-term empty homes in the private housing sector and registered social landlords (RSL’s).

To make this strategy a success, we need to continue to build on the existing working relationships internal and external with partnerships to raise the profile of the empty homes.

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Homelessness Strategy

This strategy explains how Telford & Wrekin Council and its partners will work together to prevent homelessness, support people at risk of losing their home, and reduce rough sleeping across the Borough.

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