Arun District Council Housing Advice

About this service

Arun District Council offers housing advice and homelessness prevention support for people who are homeless, at risk of losing their home or dealing with housing problems such as rent arrears, eviction, relationship breakdown or unsafe living circumstances. The council explains that it has a legal duty to assist in homelessness situations and may be able to help prevent homelessness where possible. Support can include advice, negotiation, links to debt advice, housing options, help with deposits and guidance on temporary accommodation where a duty applies. This is an important service to contact early if your housing situation is becoming unstable.

How they can help you

Provides homelessness prevention, housing advice, help with rent and eviction issues, and assessment of housing duties.

What to expect

A conversation about your housing situation, advice on next steps and help to prevent or relieve homelessness where possible.

What to bring

Have any tenancy paperwork, eviction letters, rent statements, ID or other housing documents ready if you can.

Who it's for

Arun residents, including people in Littlehampton, who are homeless, threatened with homelessness or dealing with housing instability.

Getting support

Eligibility

Open to people needing housing options or homelessness advice in Arun. The help the council can provide depends on your circumstances.

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Monday to Thursday 8.45am to 5.15pm; Friday 8.45am to 4.45pm. Emergency out of hours: 01903 737500.

Referral requirements

You can contact this service directly without a referral.

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