Worried about homelessness?

If you are at risk of homelessness or already homeless, you can apply for assistance through your local council using the contact details below.

Brentwood Borough Council

The easiest way to access housing advice and assistance from Brentwood Borough Council is by using the Council’s online referral form. For further information please visit Brentwood Borough Council's Website.

Broxbourne Borough Council

The easiest way to make a homeless application to Broxbourne Council is by using the Council’s online referral form. Alternatively, you can contact the Council’s Housing Advice Service on 01992 785555.

Chelmsford City Council

The easiest way to make an homelessness application to Chelmsford City Council is to fill in our online referral form. If you are unable to do this, you can also contact the Housing Solutions Team via housing.solutions@chelmsford.gov.uk or 01245 606880.

East Herts District Council

The Housing Options Service is contactable  Monday – Friday 9am to 5pm .

·       Email: housingoptions@eastherts.gov.uk

·       Complete an Online Enquiry Form https://www.eastherts.gov.uk/housing/contact-housing

·       Telephone:  01279 655261

You can also make an appointment for a call back at a suitable date and time from one of our Housing Options Officers at https://eastherts.bookinglive.com/book/add/p/2

You will find further information and help sheets here: https://www.eastherts.gov.uk/housing/homeless-or-threatened-homelessness

Epping Forest District Council

The easiest way to make a homeless application to Epping Forest District Council is by using the Council’s online referral form. Please go to the website www.eppingforestdc.gov.uk  Alternatively you can contact the Team direct on 01992 564165.

Uttlesford District Council

A duty Housing Options Officer is available Monday 8:30am to 5pm, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 1pm to 5pm and Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm.

·       Tel: 01799 510510  

·       Email: housingoptions@uttlesford.gov.uk

·       Complete an Online Enquiry Form

You will find further information and help sheets here: www.uttlesford.gov.uk/article/6170/i-am-homeless-or-worried-about-becoming-homeless