Priority Need (PN) is a UK housing status granted to individuals or families who are deemed to be ‘in need of housing assistance’. This includes those who are homeless, face serious health and safety risks, or have a demonstrable need for housing due to serious personal or medical problems. It also applies to those who are ‘at risk of becoming homeless’, including those living in unsuitable housing or overcrowded conditions.
In order to be granted PN status, an applicant must provide appropriate evidence to demonstrate the urgency of their housing need. This evidence can include medical letters, tenancy notices, and reports from social workers. Once PN status is granted, local authorities are required to provide assistance through a range of housing options, including advice, mediation, and access to temporary housing.
The purpose of PN is to ensure that those with the most urgent housing needs are provided with assistance in a timely manner. By granting PN status