The Housing Options and Homeless Service offices are open for housing options and homeless enquiries on weekdays between the hours 9am - 5pm.
You can speak with an officer so an appointment can be made to discuss your enquiry/situation further during these times at the following locations:
- Annan: Council Offices, Annan Town Hall, High Street, Annan, DG12 6AQ
- Dumfries: Council Offices, 122 - 124 Irish Street, Dumfries, DG1 2PB
- Kirkcudbright: Council Offices, Darr Road, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4JG
- Stranraer: Council Offices, Ashwood House, Sun Street, Stranraer, DG9 7JJ
If you are homeless tonight and have nowhere to stay, please telephone us on the number supplied below for your locality between 9am- 5pm Monday to Friday, or 01387 273660 if you are calling outside these hours. If your enquiry is not urgent and you wish to complete an online assessment, one of our Officers will be in touch to follow up on your assessment and to provide further advice and information.
- Annan: 01461 207019 between 9am - 5pm Mon-Fri
- Dumfries: 01387 260783 between 9am - 5pm Mon-Fri
- Kirkcudbright: 01557 332234 between 9am - 5pm Mon-Fri
- Stranraer: 01776 888312 between 9am - 5pm Mon-Fri
- Out of Hours: 01387 273660 after 5pm and weekends
For all other enquires please only contact us by telephone or email as below:
Scottish Welfare Fund (Crisis Grant and Community Care Grant)
Telephone: 030 33 33 3007
Email: ScottishWelfareFund@dumgal.gov.uk
Housing Benefit & Council Tax Reduction
Telephone: 030 33 33 3006
Email: HousingandCouncilTax@dumgal.gov.uk
Council Tax
Telephone: 030 33 33 3005
Email: Council.Tax@dumgal.gov.uk