Homelessness
In York, North Yorkshire & East Riding homelessness and housing options services are provided by the local councils. The way in which each local authority runs their homelessness services varies in each area. City of York and East Riding of Yorkshire Councils (unitary authorities) and the seven North Yorkshire local authorities either provide homelessness assistance and accommodation themselves or have transferred some or all of these duties to other housing providers. All enquiries relating to homelessness should be made to the individual Council concerned.
- Craven District Council 01756 706475
- Hambleton District Council 0845 1211555
- Richmondshire District Council 01748 901150
- Ryedale District Council 01653 600666
- Scarborough Borough Council 01723 232323
- Selby District Council 01757 292125
- City of York Council 01904 554500
- East Riding of Yorkshire Council 01482 396301
Where can you get more advice?
You can get free legal advice from Key House (formerly HARP) on 01845 521458. Key House is a registered charity and provides free legal advice and representation across North Yorkshire and York.
You can also contact the Citizens Advice Bureau on the following numbers:
Skipton 03444 111 444 - York and North Yorkshire Advice Line
01756 701371 - Message line
Northallerton 01609 776 551
Advice line: 03444 111 444
Harrogate 01423 503 591
Ripon Message line: 01765 643466
Email: advice@riponcab.org.uk
Ryedale 03444 111 444
Scarborough & Whitby 01723 368 710
Selby 01757 701 320
York Advice line 03444 111 444
East Riding 0300 3300 888