Leicester City Council Housing Options

About this service

Leicester City Council Housing Options provides homelessness prevention, housing advice and rough sleeping support for people in the city. The council aims to help anyone at risk of homelessness within 56 days and encourages people to get in touch as soon as they think they might lose their accommodation. Support may be available to people facing eviction, sofa surfing, fleeing abuse or violence, struggling to afford their home, or living in unsafe or temporary accommodation. For people facing housing uncertainty, this is a key local route into advice, assessment and prevention support.

How they can help you

The council helps by offering housing advice, homelessness prevention, assessment and support for people who are homeless or at risk.

What to expect

You can expect information about homelessness prevention, how to tell the council you are at risk and what happens during assessment.

Who it's for

People in Leicester who are homeless, at risk of homelessness or need housing advice.

Getting support

Eligibility

Support is for people in Leicester who meet homelessness assistance rules and local criteria.

Referral requirements

You can contact this service directly without a referral.