Petition · Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
Review council housing eligibility for hidden homeless and those in unsafe homes
Open for signatures
24 signatures
What the petition asks
Review council housing eligibility to ensure people in unsafe or unsuitable accommodation can receive help before reaching crisis point or becoming homeless.
Eligibility rules should recognise hidden homelessness, including sofa surfing. They should prioritise people fleeing domestic abuse and pregnant people living in unsuitable accommodation. Councils should always assess whether a home is safe and suitable, not simply whether someone has a roof over their head.
Timeline
| 18 Aug 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
24
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
Opened
18 Aug 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 19 Aug 2026.