London's Temporary Accommodation Crisis
New research reveals that London boroughs spend the equivalent of 11% of every household's council tax bill on temporary accommodation, amid worsening homelessness pressures.
A report commissioned by London Councils, the London Housing Directors' Group, and Society of London Treasurers, found that boroughs are spending a significant amount on temporary accommodation, equal to one in every nine council tax pounds spent.
- Eight London boroughs spent a combined £543 million on temporary accommodation in 2024/25.
- The amount national government reimburses councils' temporary accommodation spend has been frozen for 14 years.
The research, conducted by the London School of Economics, highlights the scale of London's homelessness crisis.
Author's summary: London's temporary accommodation crisis is draining local resources.
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