Homeless and living with family or friends
Ask your council for housing help
Ask your council for help if you're facing homelessness.
Tell the council specifically that you want to make a homeless application.
Our template email tells you what to say or write to the council.
Keep trying if you do not get a response. You have the right to ask for help.
Personal housing plan
If you're threatened with homelessness the council must:
carry out a homeless assessment
write a personal housing plan with you
The plan should focus on making sure you have somewhere to live for at least the next 6 months.
Help to find a private landlord
Many councils expect you to find a private tenancy yourself. They may help with a deposit.
Some councils work with private landlords. They may help you find a new private tenancy.
Housing association and council homes
You should be allowed to join the housing register.
You will get some priority on the waiting list if you're facing homelessness.
Last updated: 26 November 2021