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We welcome the Government’s decision to apply the new Decent Homes Standard to temporary accommodation.

Conclusion
We welcome the Government’s decision to apply the new Decent Homes Standard to temporary accommodation. A national minimum standard covering all temporary accommodation will help to raise the quality of accommodation provided. However, while we recognise the need for an implementation period, we are concerned that the Government has not set interim targets or milestones to make sure the sector is on track to comply with the new standard by 2035. (Conclusion, Paragraph 22) 61
Addressee Bodies
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Timeline
Recommendation age 0.1 yrs
Report published 22 Apr 2026