Homelessness duty to refer

Some public authorities have a duty to refer a person to a local authority if they are homeless or threatened with homelessness.

This content applies to England

Last updated: 10 November 2022

Check whether to refer someone to a local authority
Find out if a public organisation has a duty to make a referral to a local authority for someone who is homeless or at risk of homelessness.
Public authority duty to refer
The rules for when a public authority must refer a person who is homeless or threatened with homelessness to a local housing authority.
Referrals for people in prison and on probation
Prisons and probation services have a duty to refer a prisoner or person on probation to a local authority if they are homeless or threatened with homelessness.