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Housing applications

We are dealing with a high demand for our services. If you have already submitted a housing application, we are doing our best to get back to you as soon as we are able to. We appreciate your patience during this delay. Get more information.

Homeless or rough sleeping

For help ring 0116 454 1008, Monday to Friday 8am-5pm. For emergencies on weekends/out of hours please call Dawn Centre on: 0116 2212770.

Temporary accommodation

Find out about temporary accommodation in the city and the support offered.

  • The Dawn Centre provides temporary accommodation and a wide range of support to homeless single people and childless couples.
  • The Y Support Project is based within the Dawn Centre. It is a walk-in centre for anyone who is homeless, a rough sleeper, staying in temporary accommodation or vulnerably housed. 
  • Border House is a hostel for families and single parents.