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This document reproduces Part 2 of the Housing (Wales) Act 2014 (homelessness), as it was amended, following implementation of the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016. It also shows an additional priority need category, inserted at section 70(1)(k) (the so-called ‘street homelessness’ category).

Chapter 1 sets out the duty on local housing authorities to carry out a strategic review of homelessness, and implement a strategy every four years.

Chapter 2 contains the rules governing the safety net for homeless persons in Wales, which is administered by local housing authorities.

Version

The version of Part 2 of the 2014 Act in this document is that which was in force from 1 December 2022. Please note that legislation changes regularly. You should check that you are using the current version of the Act.