Northern Ireland faces severe homelessness pressure, with a 176% rise in temporary housing needs since 2017.

Northern Ireland's homelessness services are under "potentially unsustainable" financial pressure due to a 176% rise in temporary accommodation needs since 2017. The Northern Ireland Housing Executive spent nearly £39 million on temporary housing in 2023-24, over half of its homelessness budget. The report highlights a lack of permanent social housing and recommends increased focus on preventing homelessness and building new social houses.