Homelessness guidance for public authorities
Information for other public authorities supporting people with homelessness.
Section 208 referrals
If you are from another local authority and need to place someone in temporary accommodation in Richmond, email your referral to section208@richmond.gov.uk.
Make a homelessness referral
Public authorities should refer service users they believe to be homeless or threatened with homelessness to us. Make a homelessness referral.
Updated: 28 July 2026
