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Northern Ireland — Homelessness Help & Rights

How to get homelessness help in Northern Ireland through the Housing Executive, including emergency and out-of-hours support.

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How to get homelessness help in Northern Ireland through the Housing Executive, including emergency and out-of-hours support.

Contact the Housing Executive

In Northern Ireland, the Northern Ireland Housing Executive is the main statutory body for homelessness assistance. If you are homeless or likely to become homeless, contact it as early as possible.

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How the assessment works

The Housing Executive considers whether a person is eligible, homeless or threatened with homelessness, in priority need and intentionally homeless. The help available depends on the assessment and circumstances.

READ THE NIHE HOMELESSNESS LEAFLET

Emergency help

NIHE homelessness and out-of-hours arrangements are available for people who need urgent housing help. Check the current official contact information directly before travelling to an office.

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