Applying for help if you're homeless
If you're already homeless, or likely to become homeless within the next 8 weeks you can apply for help getting somewhere to live from your local council. This is known as making a homeless application.
The council will look into your situation to decide what help they might be able to give you. There isn't a set time to get a decision, but there shouldn't be an unreasonably long delay.
Before making an application check if you're entitled to homeless help. If you're not sure, it's still worth applying because the council has to review all applications.
If you’re not a British citizen and...