Homelessness

Emergency help
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Homelessness support
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Your rights
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Streetlink
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Local organisations that can help in an emergency

Find out what other support is available to you

Find out about your basic rights if you are homeless

Concerned about someone sleeping rough? Help connect rough sleepers to local services

We have a duty to provide housing advice and assistance to all homeless households and those threatened with homelessness under the Housing Act 1996 as amended by the Homelessness Act 2002.

With that in mind, this section provides advice and links to organisations for anybody facing or experiencing homelessness.

I am homeless, can the council help me?

If you think you are homeless or about to become homeless we may be able to help.
Help for a homeless person

Includes emergency contact numbers and hostels in the local area.
Your rights if you are homeless

Find out what your basic rights are if you are homeless or are likely to be homeless soon.
Homelessness services and support

Organisations that may be able to help if you are homeless, including Shelter, Crisis, NOAH Enterprise and more.
Review of a homeless decision

The review process on any homelessness decisions made.
I want to move out of Luton

To help with the increasing issue of a lack of housing in Luton, we have joined the Homefinder UK scheme.
Finding a job

If you’re looking for a new job locally, find lots of helpful information and local vacancies here.
GOV.UK - Emergency housing if you're homeless

The help you receive depends on several factors - find out more.
Applying for benefits

You are entitled to claim benefits if you are homeless. Find out about Simple Payment card if you don't have a bank account.
Alternative giving

Rather than giving money to someone who is begging, donate one of these organised homeless charities.
Volunteer with homeless charities

NOAH and Sighposts are local homeless charities that work the most vulnerable people in our town, all year round, and they need volunteers!
Luton homelessness prevention strategy review 2018-19

The key to tackling homelessness is preventing homelessness in the first place. We've reviewed how we achieve this.
How we calculate the number of rough sleepers

Street counts and estimates of rough sleepers.
Homeless Reduction Act 2017

The Homelessness Reduction Act has changed how we help people who are or may become homeless.
Duty to refer guidance

The duty to refer will help to ensure we're working together effectively to prevent homelessness.

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Contact information

Housing Solutions team

Luton Borough Council, Town Hall, George Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 2BQ

Tel: 01582 510370

[email protected]

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We have a duty to provide housing advice and assistance to all homeless households and those threatened with homelessness under the Housing Act 1996 as amended by the Homelessness Act 2002.

I am homeless, can the council help me?

Help for a homeless person

Your rights if you are homeless

Homelessness services and support

Review of a homeless decision

I want to move out of Luton

Finding a job

GOV.UK - Emergency housing if you're homeless

Applying for benefits

Alternative giving

Volunteer with homeless charities

Luton homelessness prevention strategy review 2018-19

How we calculate the number of rough sleepers

Homeless Reduction Act 2017