The Tenant Project

Homelessness & Emergency Housing

If you’re at risk of losing your home or have nowhere safe to stay, find out where to get urgent help and the organisations that can support you.

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If you’re worried about becoming homeless or you’ve already lost your home, it’s important to know that help is available.

Whether you’ve been asked to leave by your landlord, are facing eviction, have nowhere safe to stay tonight or simply don’t know what to do next, there are organisations that can provide advice, emergency support and help you understand your options.

If you’re homeless or believe you’ll become homeless within the next 56 days, contact your local council’s Housing Options team as soon as possible. They may have a legal duty to help you.

Immediate Help

If you need urgent accommodation or are at immediate risk of homelessness, these should be your first points of contact.

Local Council Housing Team

Your local council’s Housing Options team can assess your situation, explain your rights and, where appropriate, help prevent or relieve homelessness.

Shelter

Expert housing advisers offering free advice on eviction, homelessness, emergency accommodation and your legal rights.

Crisis

Supports people experiencing homelessness with advice, practical support and access to services across the UK.

Young People

Specialist organisations supporting young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

Centrepoint

Provides accommodation, advice and support for young people aged 16–25 who are homeless or facing homelessness.

Domestic Abuse

If it’s unsafe to remain where you are, these organisations can help you find support and emergency accommodation.

Refuge

Provides specialist support for women and children experiencing domestic abuse, including access to emergency accommodation and safety planning.

Women's Aid

Offers practical advice, support and information for women experiencing domestic abuse across England.

Men's Advice Line

Confidential support for men experiencing domestic abuse, including advice on housing, safety and next steps.

Financial Difficulties

If you’re struggling to pay your rent, getting help early may prevent you from becoming homeless.

Citizens Advice

Free, independent advice on benefits, debt, rent arrears and housing problems.

StepChange

Free debt advice to help you manage arrears and improve your financial situation before your housing problems become worse.

Turn2Us

Helps people access welfare benefits, grants and financial support they may be entitled to.

National Debtline

Free, confidential debt advice for people struggling with rent arrears, credit cards, loans and other financial difficulties.

Christians Against Poverty (CAP)

A UK charity offering free debt advice, budgeting support and practical help for people experiencing financial hardship.

Employment & Income

Advice on workplace rights, redundancy and employment issues affecting your finances.

ACAS

Provides free advice on employment rights, workplace disputes and redundancy if your housing issue is linked to your job or income.

Before You Leave This Page

If you’re worried about losing your home, don’t wait until you’re homeless before asking for help.

The earlier you seek advice, the more options are usually available. Even if you’ve already received an eviction notice, support may still be available to help you stay in your home or find somewhere else to live.