Section 95/98, Migrant Help, renting after receiving status.
⚠️ Important change from 2 June 2026: asylum support changes from a duty to a power. This means the Home Office is no longer obliged to provide support — it is now at their discretion. Apply as early as possible and document everything.
Temporary accommodation while your Section 95 application is being processed. This may be a hostel, hotel or other temporary housing.
For those whose claim is being considered and who have no means of support.
Includes: accommodation + weekly allowance on the ASPEN card:
⚠️ Accommodation is allocated across the UK — you do not choose the city. This is temporary housing.
From 26 March 2026, the right to work for asylum seekers is limited to vacancies at RQF Level 6+ (graduate-level qualifications). This is stricter than before — make sure your profession is on the list.
Check your right to rent: gov.uk/prove-right-to-rent
The request can be made by the applicant, landlord or letting agent. You need a reference number, surname and date of birth.
If you are granted leave to remain — you have 56 days to leave Home Office accommodation. You need to:
After exhausting all appeals, you have 21 days to leave Home Office accommodation. Contact a lawyer or Migrant Help to discuss your options.