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Homeless hostel, night shelter residents and visiting forces

Homeless hostel, night shelter residents and visiting forces are not counted as adult residents if they meet the conditions outlined on this page.

Homeless hostel or night shelter residents

Homeless people living in hostels or night shelter residents are not counted as adult residents if they have no home other than a short stay hostel or night shelter that offers communal accommodation.

Visiting Forces

Members of visiting forces and certain international institutions are not counted as adult residents.