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Get homeless help from Dumfries and Galloway Council

Contact the council and tell them you’re making a homeless application. They must help if you’re homeless or about to become homeless.

You’ll get somewhere to stay straight away if you need it.

How to make a homeless application in Dumfries and Galloway

Weekdays 9am to 5pm

  • Annan – call 01461 207 019
    Annan Town Hall, High Street, Annan, DG12 6AQ

  • Dumfries – call 01387 260 783
    122–124 Irish Street, Dumfries, DG1 2PB

  • Kirkcudbright – call 01557 332 234
    Darr Road, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4JG

  • Stranraer – call 01776 888 312
    Ashwood House, Sun Street, Stranraer, DG9 7JJ

Evenings, overnight and weekends

Visit the Dumfries and Galloway Council homeless page for more housing services.

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What the council must do

  1. Accept your homeless application and interview you about your situation

  2. Give you temporary accommodation if you need it

  3. Give you a written decision about your application

If the council say they cannot help you

Last updated: 1 August 2024

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