Get homeless help from the Shetland Islands Council

Contact the council and tell them you’re making a homeless application. They must help if you’re homeless or about to become homeless.

You’ll get somewhere to stay straight away if you need it.

How to make a homeless application in the Shetland Islands

Weekdays

Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

Evenings, overnight and weekends

• Call 01595 695 611

Visit the Shetland Islands Council homeless page for more housing services.

What the council must do

1. Accept your homeless application and interview you about your situation
2. Give you temporary accommodation if you need it
3. Give you a written decision about your application

If the council say they cannot help you

• check our advice on what to do if the council refuse to help
• contact a Shelter Scotland adviser by phone or webchat

Last updated: 27 March 2024

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