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Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Funding
28 February 2024
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement addresses additional funding for tackling homelessness and ending rough sleeping in England.
Action Requested
My Department has confirmed further funding of £107 million through the Single Homelessness Accommodation Programme and an additional £109 million via a top-up to the Homelessness Prevention Grant. An extra £6 million is also being given through Rough Sleeping Winter Pressures funding, complementing existing initiatives.
Key Facts
- Government is providing nearly £2.4 billion to tackle homelessness between 2022 and 2025.
- The Single Homelessness Accommodation Programme will fund the delivery of 808 homes with three years of support for occupants.
- This allocation adds to 1,230 homes funded through previous rounds, while the Rough Sleeping Accommodation Programme has funded 6,000 homes and housed over 1,090 people through Housing First.
- An additional £109 million in 2024/25 will be given via a top-up to the Homelessness Prevention Grant for councils to use flexibly.
- Further funding of £6 million is provided through Rough Sleeping Winter Pressures to support councils during winter months.
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