Welcome to Living Merthyr Tydfil

Welcome to Living Merthyr Tydfil

Living Merthyr Tydfil is the common housing register for social housing in Merthyr Tydfil. By completing one online application, you can apply for Housing Association properties across the county borough and express an interest in available homes.

Homeless or at Risk of Homelessness?

If you are homeless, worried about losing your home, or need urgent housing advice, please contact the Housing Solutions Team at the Civic Centre, Monday to Friday.

Our team can provide advice, support, and assistance to help prevent homelessness or secure alternative accommodation where required.

Housing Register Enquiries

If your enquiry relates to the Living Merthyr Tydfil Housing Register and you are not homeless or at risk of homelessness, please visit the Town Centre Hub in St Tydfil Shopping Centre, where staff can assist with applications and general housing register enquiries.

Applying for Social Housing

Once your application has been assessed and accepted onto the Living Merthyr Tydfil Housing Register, you will be able to express an interest in suitable properties that are advertised each week.

Before You Apply

There are currently over 2,300 households registered with Living Merthyr Tydfil, and the number of available properties is limited.

Demand for social housing, particularly one-bedroom homes and larger family accommodation, significantly exceeds supply. This means that:

  • Most applicants will wait a considerable time before being offered a property.
  • Even households with an identified housing need may experience lengthy waiting times.
  • We cannot guarantee that an offer of social housing will be made.

Waiting times vary depending on:

  • Your housing need and priority band.
  • The type and size of property required.
  • The areas you wish to live in.
  • The number of suitable properties that become available.

Consider All Housing Options

Due to the shortage of social housing in Merthyr Tydfil, we strongly encourage applicants to consider all available housing options, including the private rented sector.

Information on alternative housing options can be found throughout this website, including guidance on renting from a private landlord.

Start Your Housing Application

Ready to apply?

Complete your online application today to register with Living Merthyr Tydfil and start bidding on available Housing Association properties.

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