Housing Department

LB Waltham Forest - Housing Assessment and Options Unit


Services offered

Assessment of priority need under the Housing Act. Can provide temporary accommodation for those assessed as in priority need - those with children or pregnant, vulnerable because of age, disability or at risk from violence. After 6pm out of hours emergency phone 020 8496 3000. Operate a rent deposit scheme.

Area served

London Borough of Waltham Forest.

Who is the project for?

Who do we help?

People who are homeless or threatened with homelessness.

Best way to get in touch

How to contact

Drop-in, phone or contact for an appointment.

How to contact - Opening times

  • Monday: 9am - 4.30pm
  • Tuesday: 9am - 4.30pm
  • Wednesday: 1pm - 4.30pm
  • Thursday: 9am - 4.30pm
  • Friday: 9am - 4.30pm

Accessibility

Wheelchair access

Yes - full

Adapted toilets

Yes

Further information

Public transport

Walthamstow Central tube and train station - 20 minutes walk. Buses from opposite tube station 212, 275.