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If you make an application for housing, you need to show you have connection with the area. Details on what counts as a local connection.

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Homeless: challenge the council's decision

Explains when and how you may be able to challenge the council's decision about your homelessness situation. (Content applies to England only.)

http://england.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice/homelessness/guide/homeless_get_hel...
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Emergency housing rights checker

An online tool to help you find out whether you are eligible for emergency housing from the council. (Content applies to England only.)

https://england.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice/homelessness/rules/emergency_housi...
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Local connection

Explains what ‘local connection’ means and how you qualify for a local connection. Also explains what to do if the council says you have no local connection. (Content applies to England only)

http://england.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice/homelessness/rules/local_connection
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