Priority need

If you apply to us as homeless, and we assess that you do not have a priority need, we will send you a letter to explain why.

You will have 21 days to request a review of our homelessness decision if you do not agree.

You must request a review in writing or by emailing your case worker or housingoptions@lichfielddc.gov.uk

What to expect if you do not have priority need

We will still work with you to support your housing circumstances and put in place/take forward a personal housing plan for you.

The aim of the personal housing plan is to either help you keep your home (if your tenancy is at risk) or to find a new home.

Finding a new home is likely to include looking at a room in a shared house/HMO, looking at options to rent a room, considering private rented or looking into hostels/supported accommodation which may be out of the district - find out more.

You may also be eligible to bid on properties on the housing register.

Will I be provided with emergency accommodation if I do not have priority need?

If you do not have priority need and become homeless, we will provide you with advice and assistance on immediate housing options, however we will not provide you with emergency accommodation unless during adverse weather conditions.

If you do not have priority need, you will need to find your own accommodation, which could include staying with family or friends, or if you have no other accommodation, we can help you to find a room in a shared house/HMO, look at options to rent a room, consider private rent or look into hostels/supported accommodation which may be out of the district - find out more.

We can also support you to set up a Universal Credit or housing benefit claim, to help cover the cost of any accommodation - find out more.