Refugees from Syria could be coming to Lichfield and Burntwood after Staffordshire County Council pledged to take in 50 families.
The authority hopes some will arrive early next year after reaching agreement with borough and district councils.
The council has also set up a task force to help settle people across the county.
Cabinet member Mike Lawrence said: “This is about helping those refugees in the greatest need including people requiring urgent medical treatment, survivors of torture and women and children most and risk and as a county we want to do what we can to help.
“We have pledged to take 50 refugees initially and, although there are lots of logistical details to sort out, we would hope to see some of these families arrive early in the New Year.”
Cllr Lawrence added that the council would be working with the West Midlands Strategic Migration Partnership and local councils to finalise proposals and the locations for refugees moving into the county.
Lichfield District Council leader Mike Wilcox had previously said the area was willing to take in families.
“We are committed to assist where we are able,” he said.
