The service is free of charge and confidential, and covers all sorts of housing issues, such as:
- preventing homelessness;
- how to deal with mortgage or rent arrears;
- harassment and illegal eviction;
- domestic violence;
- loss of tied accommodation;
- loss of private rented accommodation;
- debt advice (referrals made to partner agencies);
- relationship breakdowns;
- claiming housing benefit;
- applying to the Housing Register.
The team aims to prevent homelessness, but where this is not possible, advice and assistance will be given to help you secure alternative accommodation.
If you are homeless now or threatened with homelessness, it is important that you see a Housing Advisor who will be able to assess whether South Holland District Council has a duty to secure accommodation for you.
Drop in - no appointment necessary
For help and face-to-face advice, call into the Council Offices:
- Monday to Thursday - 8:30am to 12pm / 2pm to 4:30pm
- Friday - 8:30am to 12pm / 2pm to 4pm
Appointments are not needed and we aim to see customers as soon as possible.
Advice can also be given over the phone by calling 01775 761161 and asking to speak to a member of the Housing Advice Team.
Home visits are available to those with mobility problems but may not be possible the same day.
If you are homeless now, threatened with homelessness in the near future or just require advice, we are here to help.
If you need help or know someone sleeping rough in Lincolnshire, call Framework's Street Outreach Team on 0800 066 5365. No-one should have to sleep rough.
