The Rapid Rehousing Transition Plan (RRTP) reports on Dundee’s response to homelessness in 2025/26, comparing it with the previous 12 months. 

It has been found that there have been 1510 new homeless applications, an 8% drop from the previous year.

It has also been found that the average time taken to assess homeless applications remained at 16 days, exceeding the 28-day target. 

A total of 227 temporary furnished properties “flipped” into permanent accommodation to date. 

Additionally, a total of 409 prevention cases were referred to the Housing Options Team, helping households to stay in their current accommodation and avoid homelessness.

The report also looks into the work that will be delivered to tackle pressures on the delivery of the RRTP and to support the Housing Emergency response:

• Engage with Registered Social Landlords to boost the number of lets to homeless applicants.
• Look into procurement and acquisition routes to source temporary accommodation in the private sector.
• Extend the amount of temporary furnished flats that can be ‘flipped’ to permanent accommodation through a targeted programme.
• To proceed with a prevention approach to support households in danger of homelessness.

On 26 October, the Neighbourhood, Housing and Communities Committee will meet.

Councillor Kevin Cordell, neighbourhood, housing and communities convener, said: “This is an important plan that lays out our ambition to end rough sleeping, prevent homelessness from occurring and reduce the time spent in temporary accommodation. 

“It’s essential that we take a holistic approach to homelessness, understanding why people become homeless and putting early interventions in place to prevent homelessness where possible.

“At the same time, we recognise that some of the most vulnerable people presenting as homeless may need specialised support, whether they are experiencing household breakdown or domestic abuse.”

Cordell added: “Our Housing First programme has been a real success in preventing repeated homelessness. 
“Delivered with the Dundee Health and Social Care Partnership and third sector partners, 29 Housing First tenancies were created last year, with just two resulting in eviction since the programme began.

“[W]e know that there is still more to be done. We want to reduce the use of bed and breakfasts as temporary accommodation and the length of time people spend in temporary accommodation.”