Get homeless help from East Lothian 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 East Lothian
Weekdays
Monday to Thursday 9am to 5pm
Friday 9am to 4pm
Call 01620 827 536
Evenings, overnight and weekends
Freephone 0800 169 1611
Visit the East Lothian Council homeless page for more housing services.
Look up another councilWhat the council must do
Accept your homeless application and interview you about your situation
Give you temporary accommodation if you need it
Give you a written decision about your application
If the council say they cannot help you
check our advice on what to do if the council refuse to help
contact a Shelter Scotland adviser by phone or webchat
Last updated: 27 March 2024
Housing laws differ between Scotland and England.
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