Immigration status and eligibility for housing
Learn about how a person's immigration status affects their eligibility for housing and homelessness help.
Course summary
This course covers how a person’s immigration status affects their eligibility for housing assistance, including local authority homelessness help and access to social housing.
Course information
Level: Intermediate and Advanced (Level 4)
Face to face training
- Available for: Individuals, groups
- Duration: One day
- CPD points: 6
Live webinar
- Available for: Individuals, groups
- Duration: Half day
- CPD points: 3
Individual bookings
| Date | Duration and time | Delivery and location | Cost Eligibility and discounts | Book Booking guidance |
| Tuesday 06 October 2026 | Half day 1:30pm – 4:30pm | Webinar | £115+VAT | £105+VAT | Book |
| Thursday 15 October 2026 | One day 10am – 4:30pm | Face to face, London | £190+VAT | £170+VAT | Book |
| Wednesday 02 December 2026 | Half day 9:30am – 12:30pm | Webinar | £115+VAT | £105+VAT | Book |
| Tuesday 09 February 2027 | Half day 1:30pm – 4:30pm | Webinar | £115+VAT | £105+VAT | Book |
| Wednesday 21 April 2027 | Half day 9:30am – 12:30pm | Webinar | £115+VAT | £105+VAT | Book |
| Tuesday 15 June 2027 | Half day 1:30pm – 4:30pm | Webinar | £115+VAT | £105+VAT | Book |
What this course covers
Face to face and webinar training includes:
the legal framework and context for decision making
what 'subject to immigration control' means and its effect on eligibility
the habitual residence test
eligibility for EEA nationals
families, applications and restricted cases
help available for people who are not eligible
The face-to-face course allows more time to explore practical examples and case studies to embed the learning.
What you'll learn
At the end of this training, you'll be able to:
assess eligibility for housing assistance across a variety of people
understand how eligibility fits within the decision-making process
apply the habitual residence test
advise on the duties owed to individuals and families in the context of eligibility
recognise other forms of assistance available to ineligible households
Who this training is for
You should be familiar with the homelessness application process.
You might work as an adviser, caseworker or for a local authority in housing or homelessness.
Continuing Professional Development
Gain points towards your professional development from the CPD Certification Service with Shelter training and events.
