# UK Asylum Accommodation Costs 2025

> **Key finding:** Hotels cost **£170/person/night** vs **£27** dispersal. Total spend: **£4 billion**. Contract forecast: **£15.3 billion** vs £4.5 billion estimate (3.4× overrun).

Source: National Audit Office, May 2025 (HC 874).

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## Headline Figures

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Asylum Support Spend 2024 25 Bn | 4 |
| Hotel Spend 2024 25 Bn | 2.1 |
| Hotel Share Of Contract Cost Pct | 76 |
| Hotel Share Of People Pct | 35 |
| Cost Per Night Hotel | 170 |
| Cost Per Night Dispersal | 27 |
| Cost Per Night Dispersal Inc Cash | 34 |
| Original Contract Estimate Bn | 4.5 |
| Current Forecast Bn | 15.3 |
| Overrun Multiplier | 3.4 |
| Contract Term Years | 10 |
| Contract Start | 2019 |
| Contract End | 2029 |

## Cost Per Person Per Day

| Accommodation type | Cost/day | Annual equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel/contingency | £170 | £62,050 |
| Dispersal housing | £27 | £9,855 |
| Dispersal + cash allowance (£7.03/day) | £34 | £12,410 |

**Key comparison:** Hotel year (£62,050) exceeds enforced deportation cost (£48,800).

## Asylum Accommodation Contractors (AASC 2019–2029)

| Contractor | Region | Notes |
|---|---|---|
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