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Local connection and referrals

Information about the situation in which a homelessness applicant can be referred to another local authority.

This content applies to England
  • Local connection

    The criteria for establishing whether a person making a homeless application has a local connection.

  • Referral to another local authority

    When a homeless applicant can be referred to another local authority because they have no local connection, or following an out of borough placement or private sector offer.

  • Cross border local connection referrals

    When a homeless applicant can be referred to another local authority in Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland and when a local authority in England must accept a referral from Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland.

  • Referrals at the relief duty stage

    The process for the referral of a homeless applicant to another local authority at the relief duty stage.

  • Referrals at the main duty stage

    The process for the referral of a homeless applicant to another local authority at the main duty stage.

  • Local connection referral disputes

    How disputes between local authorities over local connection referrals can be resolved.