Written question asked by David Simmonds (Conservative) on Friday, 11 September 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 15 September 2026. It was answered by Florence Eshalomi (Labour) on Friday, 18 September 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

Temporary Accommodation: Eligibility

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 28 August 2026 to Question 18023, on Social Rented Housing: Eligibility, in what circumstances are immigrants who have no recourse to public funds eligible for (a) temporary accommodation and (b) homeless support from local housing authorities.

Answer: Eligibility for statutory homelessness assistance from housing authorities is determined by immigration status. In general, an applicant who is a person from abroad with a no recourse to public funds (NRPF) condition will not be eligible for assistance. Guidance on eligibility for homelessness services is set out in Chapter 7 of the Homelessness Code of Guidance Homelessness code of guidance for local authorities - Download this guidance - Guidance - GOV.UK.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 29193
Session: 2026-27
Related items: Social Rented Housing: Eligibility
Wednesday, 22 July 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Eligibility Migrants Homelessness Temporary accommodation
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk