Homelessness in Northern Ireland - Report

The rising demand for temporary accommodation is causing potentially unsustainable financial pressure for homelessness services in Northern Ireland. In 2023-2024, around 4,700 households were in temporary accommodation, compared to 1,700 households a night in 2017 (a 176% increase). Dealing with the unprecedented demand for temporary accommodation cost the Housing Executive almost £39 million in 2023-24 and is also hindering its efforts to prioritise homelessness prevention measures. These are key findings of a report issued by the Comptroller and Auditor General today (Tuesday 25 March 2025).