You can apply for help with a council house through Preston’s housing options/homelessness service if you’re homeless or likely to be homeless within the next 8 weeks. Based on available council information, the council then assesses your housing and support needs and draws up a personal housing plan.
| What to do | How Preston says to do it |
|---|---|
| Apply for housing help | Use the council’s homelessness/housing help route if you are homeless or likely to be homeless in the next 8 weeks |
| What happens next | Preston assesses what you can afford and any support needs, then creates a personal housing plan |
| While your case is being worked on | You and the council work together for at least 8 weeks to try to keep your current home or find somewhere else to live |
| If you need extra support | The council may help with benefits, landlord contact, mediation, security, or a deposit, depending on your situation |
You can also read more about the process on Preston’s personal housing plan page. If you meant Housing Benefit rather than a council tenancy, Preston says the easiest way is to complete the online E-Claim form.