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Get homeless help from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh

Weekdays

Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5pm
Friday 8.30am to 3.40pm

Evenings, overnight and weekends

Visit the Edinburgh Council homeless page for more housing services.

Drop in

Drop in to The Access Place if you have support needs, including mental health issues.

Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 9am to 5pm
Tuesday 10am to 5pm
Friday 9am to 4pm
Closed for lunch each day between 1pm and 2pm

  • The Access Place
    6 South Grays Close
    Edinburgh
    EH1 1TQ

You can also call on 0131 529 5015 (option 2).

Otherwise visit the office closest to you.

Monday to Thursday 9am to 4.15pm
Friday 9am to 4pm

  • South East locality office
    40 Captain's Road,
    Edinburgh,
    EH17 8QF

  • South West locality office
    10 Westside Plaza,
    Edinburgh,
    EH14 2ST

  • North West locality office
    8 West Pilton Gardens,
    Edinburgh,
    EH4 4DP

  • North East locality office
    101 Niddrie Mains Road,
    Edinburgh,
    EH16 4DS

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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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