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City of Edinburgh Homelessness Prevention & Housing Options Team

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Council housing options and homelessness prevention support for people at risk of losing their home.

Worries about housing can feel overwhelming very quickly. Reaching out early can help you feel less alone and give you more room to understand your options.

About this service

City of Edinburgh Homelessness Prevention & Housing Options Team is provided by City of Edinburgh Council for people in Edinburgh. Council housing options and homelessness prevention support for people at risk of losing their home. The team offers housing options advice, homelessness prevention support and access to assessment where needed. They can also signpost to additional support when someone is at immediate risk of losing their home. It may be especially helpful for people in Edinburgh who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.. Support is available both online and in person. People can usually contact the service directly to ask what help is available and how to get started. If you are unsure whether it is the right fit, the service can explain what it offers, who it is for and what the next step may look like.

How they can help you

The team offers housing options advice, homelessness prevention support and access to assessment where needed. They can also signpost to additional support when someone is at immediate risk of losing their home.

Who it's for

People in Edinburgh who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

Eligibility

For people in Edinburgh who are homeless, unsafe where they are staying or at risk of housing loss.

Getting support

Eligibility
For people in Edinburgh who are homeless, unsafe where they are staying or at risk of housing loss.
How support is available
Online and in person
Referral requirements
You can contact this service directly without a referral.

Trust and updates

Verification status: Verified

Last verified: September 15, 2026

Last updated: September 16, 2026

Verification source: City of Edinburgh Council

Verification notes: Verified service purpose and eligibility from the council homelessness information page on 2026-09-15.

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