Do you have to live in the area the be refer to a hostel within that area?

Question

ie if you live in kent you can be refer to a homeless hostel if you live in kent you can't be refer to hertfordshire.i know for housing you can't but is the rules the same for hostels

Answer 1

You are correct.  They don't want people "shopping" for the best hostels.  You would be expected to reside in Kent.