Somerset

Homelessness

If you are homeless or threatened with homelessness you should contact your Local Authority office. You will find your Local Authority Housing Office details on this website.

Local Authorities have a responsibility for investigating homelessness applications in accordance with the Housing Act 1996 (as amended by the Homelessness Act 2002).

There are 5 questions, which an officer needs to consider

Are you eligible for assistance?
Are you homeless?
Are you in priority need?
Are you intentionally homeless?
Do you have a local connection?

Below are links to the relevant pages on the Homefinder Somerset partner authority websites regarding homelessness:

Mendip DC Homelessness Advice
Sedgemoor DC Homelessness Advice
South Somerset DC Homelessness Advice
Taunton Deane BC Homelessness Advice
West Somerset Council Homelessness Advice