Costs of Housing Asylum Seekers: Army Barracks vs. Hotels
Housing asylum seekers in Army barracks incurs higher costs than hotels, with estimates showing £160 per night versus £144. The Home Office aims to reduce expenses to around £135 per night by year-end while increasing capacity at military sites.
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Housing costs for asylum seekers at the Crowborough Army barracks reached £7.1 million in four months, equating to £160 per night, compared to £144 in hotels. Currently, 480 migrants reside at Crowborough, with plans to expand capacity to 540.
Home Office Minister Alex Norris anticipates reducing costs to £135 nightly by year-end. Meanwhile, total contract costs for asylum housing have surged to over £15 billion, prompting calls from Labour MP Chris Murray for a shift to an incentive-based housing model for local authorities. The Home Office claims a 35% reduction in asylum seekers in hotels over the past year, indicating ongoing shifts in accommodation strategy.
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