This document discusses the role of local authorities in addressing homelessness at the EU level. It notes that EU strategies since 2000 have increasingly prioritized involving local authorities in social inclusion efforts like addressing homelessness. Local authorities are well-positioned to map homelessness, implement policies, and evaluate impacts at the local level. The document proposes establishing a European Forum Against Homelessness consisting of various thematic forums, including one specifically for local authorities, to facilitate mutual learning and involvement in EU policymaking among stakeholders addressing homelessness.