If you are homeless or about to become homeless we can help.
Read our leaflet on homelessness (pdf), which sets out our duties and responsibilities, and what you will need to do.
If we don't have a duty to house you immediately, you can still go on the housing register (the waiting list for local social housing).
Click here to find out how to get on the housing register.
We can also help you find your own accommodation. Contact us for help and advice:
Telephone: 01327 322396
Email: housing@southnorthants.gov.uk
You can also contact independent charities like Shelter or Crisis for advice and help.
Homelessness Strategy 2008 -2013
The current homelessness strategy document for South Northamptonshire Council is Homelessness Strategy 2008-2013.
The strategy describes how the Council will respond to and prevent homelessness in the future and sets out priorities the Council aim to deliver over the next five years.
The 5 homelessness priorities aim to:
For further information about the homelessness strategy please contact the Strategic Housing Team on 01327 322067 or email HousingStrategy@southnorthants.gov.uk
New directory to help tackle homelessness
A comprehensive directory of resources to help people who are homeless has been launched jointly by Daventry District Council and South Northamptonshire Council.
The Homeless Directory 2008 pulls together contacts for hundreds of relevant agencies, including advice bureaux, local authorities, housing associations, care charities and short-term accommodation options, all of whom are able to help those who find themselves without somewhere to live.