Jersey temporary housing users rise, report says

The report also found youth homelessness remained high but had dropped slightly

The amount of people sleeping in temporary accommodation in Jersey has risen by more than 10% since the start of 2025, a report has found.

The Homelessness in Jersey report, commissioned by the government and focusing on April to June, found the amount of people sleeping in temporary accommodation had risen to 282 from 253 in the previous quarter of January to March.

The latest report found youth homelessness remained high but had dropped - it said the number of homeless people under the age of 26 went down from 56 people to 52 in the previous quarter.

It also found eight people had no accommodation or were sleeping rough compared to 22 in the first quarter.

The report found the leading causes for homelessness were the same for both quarters - domestic abuse for women and for substance use for men.

Other factors included relationship breakdowns, evictions and financial hardships.

Chief Minister Deputy Lyndon Farnham said he was committed to preventing homelessness and "supporting those who find themselves without stable accommodation".

He said: "Everyone in Jersey should have a safe and secure place to call home and these reports are designed to provide a clearer picture of where help is needed.

"The strength of our island lies in our compassion, and we will continue working to ensure that every person in Jersey has the foundation of a secure home and the dignity it brings."