Homelessness

I need advice on my housing options, what documents/information should I have?

You will need to supply the following for each member of your household:

• Proof of identity, such as a passport, birth certificate or Home Office documents, EU Settlement Status
• Information relating to why you are homeless, such as a Notice to Quit (NTQ), or Notice of Eviction from your landlord (Section 8 or 21); Possession Order Bailiff Warrant, or anything else that is relevant
• Proof of your income, such as benefits or payslips

Details of medical condition/s that affect your housing needs i.e. a doctor's or hospital letter

• Discharge papers if you've recently been discharged from the military
• Your risk assessment if you are subject to MAPPA conditions.
• Your licence/release papers or any documents relating to conditions of your release from any prison sentence,

Guides 

For further information on how to find a home, please download our guides:

• How to find accommodation: single people and couples without children (PDF)
• How to find accommodation: families with children (PDF)