Intentional homelessness: new burdens funding allocations
New burdens funding allocations to cover costs associated with the amended homelessness legislation that prevents care leavers in scope of the corporate parenting duty from being found intentionally homeless.
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The government has amended homelessness legislation to prevent care leavers in scope of the corporate parenting duty from being found intentionally homeless. This was introduced through the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 and comes into effect on 30 September 2026.
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has updated the Homelessness code of guidance for local authorities to provide information on the implementation of this amended legislation. MHCLG has allocated new burdens funding to cover any costs associated with supporting care leavers in scope of this exemption. The allocations are published on this page.
For 2026 to 2027, new burdens funding will be provided in Q3 of the 2026 to 2027 financial year, alongside funding for the new temporary accommodation notification duty (also introduced through the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026). For 2027 to 2028 and 2028 to 2029, payment details will be confirmed and communicated in due course.