Decisions on Homeless Applications

Decisions that can be made on a homeless application and how they impact on an applicants entitlement to accommodation.

NOT HOMELESS - If an applicant/household is assessed as not homeless, they will be provided with any appropriate advice but the local authority homelessness obligation ends. If an applicant is not homeless they will not be provided with accommodation.

INTENTIONALLY HOMELESS – If an applicant is found to be homeless, but has become homeless intentionally they will be provided with temporary accommodation if they need it for a reasonable period, and given all advice and assistance to secure permanent accommodation.

UNINTENTIONALLY HOMELESS  - If an applicant/household is found to be unintentionality homeless they are entitled to permanent housing.

 

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