On this page:
- Under 18
- Relationship breakdown
- Domestic abuse
- Worried about money
- How to contact us
- What happens next
If you're worried about becoming homeless, you need to tell us as soon as possible. Do not wait until you're homeless. Our priority is to help you to stay in your current home if it's safe to do so.
Under 18
Housing advice if you are under 18 and at risk of being homeless.
Relationship breakdown
Housing advice if your relationship has broken down and you are at risk of being homeless.
Domestic abuse
Housing advice if you are experiencing domestic abuse and at risk of being homeless.
Worried about money
Check if you can increase your income by applying for:
How to contact us
If you are homeless or at risk of being homeless, complete the housing assistance referral form. This takes about 10 minutes.
Make a housing assistance referral
Help to complete the form
If you need help completing this form online, you could ask a relative, friend or neighbour. If you cannot go online, are vulnerable or have a disability you should contact us.
Rough sleeping
If you're rough sleeping, Routes off the Streets can provide support. This includes access to drug and alcohol treatment and mental health services.
What happens next
After completing the form, an advisor will contact you within 10 working days. They will assess your situation and ask you to provide documents such as a:
- passport or Home Office documents
- Section 21 notice or other information about why you are homeless
- medical assessment or medication information
- recent payslip or benefit payment
We will also ask you for documents about your pregnancy and children. Don't worry if you can’t find your documents straight away. It's more important that you have contacted us to help you end your homelessness.
Eligible for housing assistance
If you have recourse to public funds and are homeless or threatened with homelessness within 56 days, you are eligible for housing assistance.
An advisor will work with you to agree a personal housing plan. This will include the steps that Camden and you will take to end your homelessness.
If you are pregnant or have dependent children who live with you, you have a priority need. This means that we can provide emergency accommodation for you. Let us know if you have a pet. Most emergency accommodation will not take pets and you should think about asking friends or family if they can help.
Emergency accommodation could include shared facilities and be:
- a hostel or hotel
- outside Camden
We will provide this while we work with you to find longer-term housing. View the Homelessness Accommodation Policy.
Longer-term housing
We can support you to find longer-term housing. This will probably be a private rented property. Our support includes:
- funding to cover the first month’s rent and deposit
- support to negotiate with landlords to achieve an affordable rent and advice and guidance around what’s affordable
- employment support
- tenant rights and responsibility guidance
Rent in Camden is very expensive. Where possible we will support you to find property options in or as near to Camden as we can. Our priority is to make sure that you can keep your tenancy in a property that meets your housing needs.
If you will struggle to manage a tenancy, we will work with you to achieve this. We can also support you to access supported accommodation if appropriate.
Not eligible for housing assistance
If you have no recourse to public funds this means that you are not eligible for most benefits or housing assistance. If this is the case, we will write to tell you about services that may be able to support you.