Housing Department

Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council - Housing Options


Services offered

Assessment of entitlement to housing for people who are homeless or threatened with homelessness. Housing provided for people considered in priority need of housing. Temporary accommodation may be available while enquiries are made about eligibility. General housing advice and information for private and council tenants and homeless people and to prevent homelessness, including debt advice.

Area served

Gateshead Metropolitan Borough.

Who is the project for?

Who do we help?

General public, including people who are or may be priority homeless.

Best way to get in touch

How to contact

Phone for drop in days for advice or attend Civic Centre reception if you have no fixed address.

How to contact - Opening times

  • Monday: 8.45am - 5pm
  • Tuesday: 8.45am - 5pm
  • Wednesday: 8.45am - 5pm
  • Thursday: 8.45am - 5pm
  • Friday: 8.45am - 4.35pm

Accessibility

Wheelchair access

Yes - full

Adapted toilets

Yes

Further information

Public transport

Gateshead Metro and bus station - 1 minute walk.