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Homeless decisions the council can make

If you're homeless or threatened with homelessness, the council must help you.

After you've made a homeless application, the council will look into your situation to decide what longer-term help you'll get.

The council will send you a decision letter that says if you'll be offered a permanent home.

You can appeal a decision within 21 days.

Last updated: 27 March 2024

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