Homelessness advice

You can ask a local council for help if you're homeless now, or could be homeless in the next 2 months.

Get homeless help from the council

Help with housing from the council

Who should the council help and how?

Check what help you should get based on your situation.

The council must give you emergency housing straight away if they think you could be homeless, meet immigration conditions and have a priority need.

Help for young people

Domestic abuse support

Relationship breakdown

Homeless help in other situations

Get council help and support if you're homeless and:

Homeless help if you're from abroad

The council's homeless team can help if you meet the immigration conditions.

Check this advice if you have:

If you cannot get help because of your immigration status

Find out about support and housing for:

Help and information in other languages

Get advice and support from refugee and migrant charities.

Legal words explained

The council may use legal terms to talk about your situation. Find out what they mean:

Sometimes councils do not help when they should.

Get free legal advice if you're homeless.

Other practical advice

If you’re worried about someone you’ve seen sleeping rough, contact StreetLink


Last updated: 11 December 2023

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