Are you at risk of becoming
Homeless?
Preventing Homelessness
If your are at risk of losing your home and becoming homeless, we can help you identify available options that may help you avoid losing your home.
If you are at risk of becoming homeless and live in Galway City or County, you will need to first contact your local authority.
Contact your local authority
Galway City Council
Housing Department
City Hall, College Road Galway
Phone: 091 536 590
Email: housing@galwaycity.ie
Website: www.galwaycity.ie
(Monday to Friday, 9am – 4pm)
Galway County Council
Housing Department
Áras an Chontae, Prospect Hill, Galway
Phone: 091 509 301
Email: housing@galwaycoco.ie
Website: www.galway.ie
(Monday to Friday, 9am – 1pm)
Additional Supporting
After contacting your local authority, contact the following services to access free and confidential housing advice, information and support.
Threshold’s Tenancy Protection and Advice Services
If your tenancy is at risk due to rent increase, receiving a notice to quit, a dispute with your landlord or other housing challenges.
Threshold’s National Helpline – 1800 454 454, the Galway office on 091 563 080 or email advicegalway@threshold.ie
The Private Residential Tenancies Board (PRTB)
If you are facing a dispute with your landlord.
MABS (Money Advise and Budgeting Service)
If you are in mortgage arrears.
Visit MABS contact page to find out which of their offices in Galway is closest to you or call the MABS Helpline
MABS Helpline – 0761 07 2000 (Mon – Fri, 9am – 8pm).
How COPE Galway can help you
Our Homeless Prevention Services may be able to help you if you are at risk of homelessness. Our team will work with you, and based on your specific situation, help you identify and explore all options available that can prevent you from losing your home and becoming homeless.
Contact our services for more information on how we can help.