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Local Supported Housing Strategies
09 February 2026
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The publication of statutory guidance under Section 2 of the Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023 to help local housing authorities formulate and publish local supported housing strategies.
Action Requested
The Government is allocating £39 million in new burdens funding to support the implementation of local supported housing strategies, enabling councils to assess current provision, estimate future needs, and plan for effective supply. This will aid better commissioning, oversight, and safeguarding for vulnerable residents.
Key Facts
- Statutory guidance published under Section 2 of the Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023.
- £39m in new burdens funding allocated to local authorities.
- Local housing authorities duty-bound to assess current provision and estimate future needs for supported housing.
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