Homelessness advice
Emergency housing while the council look into your situation
Temporary housing while you wait for longer term housing
Who should the council help and how?
You can ask for council help if you're homeless now, or could be in the next 2 months.
The council must give you emergency housing if they think you could be homeless, meet immigration conditions and have a priority need.
Check what help you should get based on your situation.
Help for young people
At risk or unsafe where you live
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.
Read our advice for:
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.
Other practical advice
If you’re worried about someone you’ve seen sleeping rough, contact StreetLink
Last updated: 8 July 2024