Get homeless help from East Renfrewshire 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 Renfrewshire
Weekdays
Monday to Friday 8:45am to 4:30pm
Call 0141 577 3001
Drop in to East Renfrewshire Council
211 Main Street, Barrhead
G78 1SY
Evenings, overnight and weekends
Freephone 0800 052 0180
Visit the East Renfrewshire 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: 15 August 2024
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