🆘 If You Are Homeless or Worried You Might Be
If you are homeless or scared you might lose your home, go to the Leeds Housing Options Team at its city centre office, and you don’t need an appointment. They help you find a safe place to live.
📍 Leeds Housing Options
🏢 Merrion House, 110 Woodhouse Lane, Leeds LS2 8BB
📞 0113 222 4412
🕒 Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri: 9 am–4 pm; Tue: 10 am–4 pm
📞 For emergencies (after hours): 0113 378 8366
📧 [email protected]
You don’t need an appointment, just drop in.
💻 Self-Help & Local Support
- 📱 Try the Housing Advice Aid online from Leeds City Council
- 🏘 Visit your local Community Hub for help—staff can guide you
📝 Homelessness Assessment
When you talk to Housing Options:
- Ask for a Homelessness Assessment
- If you’re a refugee, get help from a Refugee Resettlement worker
- They will ask:
- Who lives with you (e.g., partner, children)
- What kind of home you need (size, location, price)
- Any special needs you have
- You’ll get a personal housing plan
👉 You can ask for an interpreter when you visit Housing Options. They can connect to an interpreter right away.
⏳ How Long You’ll Get Help
- Up to 8 weeks if your home is in danger
- Another 8 weeks if you become homeless during that time
- You may stay in temporary housing while they decide
🛏 Emergency or Longer-Term Housing
If Housing Options decides you’re homeless and in priority need, they may give you emergency accommodation. After 8 weeks, they will check if you also qualify for longer-term housing. You must:
- Be in a priority need group
- Be homeless through no fault of your own
If you qualify, you may stay in temporary housing until something suitable is available.
💡 Priority Need Examples
You have priority need if:
- You are pregnant
- You care for children or are a vulnerable adult (e.g., with health issues)
- You are homeless through emergency (like a fire)
