What can I bid for?

What counts as a bedroom need?

Tamworth Borough Council supports each household having one bedroom for each;

  • Every adult couple
  • Any other person aged 16 or over
  • Two children of the same sex under the age of 16
  • Two children under the age of 10 regardless of their sex
  • Any other child
  • A carer (who is not part of your household) if you or your partner need overnight care
  • A child who can’t share a bedroom because of a disability or medical condition

property typeno. of bedroomsHousehold criteria
Bedsit / studio flat n/a
single person
Five bed houses 5
Households with children, whose bedroom requirements are as indicated in section 7.1 of the policy
Four bed houses 4
Households with children, whose bedroom requirements are as indicated in section 7.1 of the policy
High rise – one bed flats 1
Single persons or couples - at least one person must be 50 years or above.
High rise – two bed flats 2
Couples where at least one person is 50 years or above who have either: an assessed need for separate bedrooms or ,require an overnight carer.
One bed Bungalow 1
Priority is given to single persons or couples where at least one person is 60 years or above.
In the absence of 60+ year olds, a single person or couple under the age of 60 but with mobility disabilities (as assessed by an Occupational Therapist) will be considered.
One bed flat 1
Single person / couple
Seven bed houses 7
Households with children, whose bedroom requirements are as indicated in section 7.1 of the policy
Sheltered Housing n/a
Single persons or couples - at least one person must be 60 years or above and they must have an assessed need for supported housing
Three bed flats, maisonettes and houses 3
Households with children, whose bedroom requirements are as indicated in section 7.1 of the policy
Two bed bungalow 2
Single persons or couples - at least one person must be 60 years or above and who have either: an assessed need for separate bedrooms or , require an overnight carer.
In the absence of 60+ year olds, applicants who are under 60 years old who have mobility disabilities (as assessed by an Occupational Therapist) will be considered.
Two bed flats (not high rise), maisonettes and houses 2
Households with children, whose bedroom requirements are as indicated in section 7.1 of the policy
What is proof of access?

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