A Guide to Homelessness
You don't have to be living on the street to be homeless. You may be sleeping on a friend's sofa, staying in a hostel, or living in overcrowded or unsuitable accommodation.
This guide explains what your rights are when you're homeless.
Last updated: 4 October 2020
Housing laws differ between Scotland and England.
This content applies to Scotland only.
Get homeless help from the council
The council must help if you are homeless or likely to become homeless in the next two months.
Apply to the council as homeless