Homelessness

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

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.
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

Advice on finding a job or training opportunity in Luton and surrounding areas.
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!
Homelessness prevention strategy

The key to tackling homelessness is preventing homelessness in the first place. Find out how we plan to achieve this.