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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 9 am to 5 pm
Friday 9 am to 4 pm

Evenings, overnight and weekends

Visit the East Lothian 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: 27 March 2024

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