The motion, proposed by housing committee convener Jane Meagher, received overwhelming support at a recent council meeting, with 51 votes in favor and only nine against.
This declaration is a response to mounting pressure from various quarters, including prominent organizations like Shelter Scotland, highlighting the urgent need for action.
Edinburgh now becomes the second council in Scotland and the first city to officially acknowledge the severity of the housing situation.
Argyll and Bute Council set a precedent by declaring a housing emergency in June.
Jane Meagher emphasized that this issue transcends party politics and is fundamentally a matter of basic human rights.
The crisis has been exacerbated by a series of policy changes over the years, and there is a growing consensus that a coordinated effort is needed to address the problem.
Shelter Scotland's call for every local authority to follow suit and declare a housing emergency is a move towards collective action to tackle this pressing issue across the country.
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