Funding Arrangements for the Homelessness Prevention Grant for 2026/27 onwards

Overview

Topic of this consultation: 

This consultation seeks views on the approach to the funding arrangements for the Homelessness Prevention Grant for 2026/27 onwards. 

Scope of this consultation: 

This consultation seeks views on the approach to the Homelessness Prevention Grant provided to all local housing authorities in England, with the aim of determining a new formula to reflect relative demand and cost pressures. This applies to 2026/27 onwards, with allocations calculated and announced in late 2025. 

Geographical scope: 

These proposals relate to England only. 

Why your views matter

We will use responses to take an informed decision on the funding arrangements and allocations for 2026/27 and beyond.

What happens next

MHCLG will review your responses to inform the development of our funding formula. The amount of HPG funding is subject to the outcome of the multi-year Spending Review, which will be announced in late spring 2025. MHCLG will consult again on funding allocations across all policy areas of the 26/27 Local Government Finance Settlement over the summer. Final allocations for 26/27 will be announced in late 2025.