Homelessness code of guidance for local authorities

Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, 2023
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Sustainability, Environment, Development & Planning

Abstract

Provides statutory guidance on local authority housing and social services statutory functions in respect of people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. This is in accordance with the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, and local authorities must have regard to the code, by law.

History

Superseded by Version 0.17, published 27 October 2023. Supersedes Version 0.15, published 15 May 2023. Version 0.16, published 31 May 2023. Comprises changes to 17.34, 17.37, 17.61 and 17.63.

Subjects

  • Planning and development
  • Residential development
  • Other planning disciplines
  • Homelessness issues

Publisher History

Now known as the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG). The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) was a UK Government department with responsibility for communities throughout the UK, with local investment supporting growth, creating jobs, delivering housing, overseeing local government, planning and building safety. They were previously known as the MHCLG, the Department for Communities and Local Government, the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister, and the Department for Transport and Local Government.

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