There are 4605 placements in temporary accommodation in Belfast
Spending on temporary accommodation in Belfast has soared to over £9 million in the last year, according to the Housing Executive.
That takes the total temporary accommodation costs for Belfast in 2022/23 to £9.2 million. Second comes Derry over the same period, at £5.8 million, third is Ards and North Down at £0.78 million. In total the cost across the year for the whole of Northern Ireland was £23.71 million. “But actually most of that growth in the need for temporary accommodation those who were already full duty applicants. We had an obligation to provide them with temporary accommodation, but they didn’t come to us seeking that, as maybe they had informal arrangements.
“That’s why the cost of providing temporary accommodation has grown so much. To answer the question of how much it is a result of landlords in the private sector increasing their rents and how much is it down to the numbers - mainly it is down to the numbers.” Join our new WhatsApp community today Click this link or scan the QR code to receive breaking news and top stories from Belfast Live. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
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