Written question asked by Sarah Olney (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 11 September 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 15 September 2026. It was answered by Jim McMahon (Labour) on Thursday, 17 September 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
Visitor Levy: Temporary Accommodation
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether the overnight visitor levy be applied to homeless people living in hotels provided for temporary accommodation.
- Answer
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The visitor levy will apply to short-term, commercially let overnight accommodation. National exemptions will apply to non-commercial accommodation or land uses. This includes Gypsy, Roma and Traveller sites, temporary accommodation, and charitable accommodation for shelter or refuge.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 29149
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Homelessness Temporary accommodation Visitor levy
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- 2026-09-17 14:05:18 +0100
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