Portakabin has developed a rental model for transitional housing that can be handed over in as little as 12 weeks, which provides a high-quality, scalable and cost-effective solution designed to be delivered at pace.

The Portakabin transitional housing model offers a safe, self-contained, and secure living environment that helps bridge the gap between emergency shelters and long-term housing. By leveraging our advanced products, manufacturing expertise, and delivery capabilities, we’ve created a range of modular apartments that can be installed on a temporary basis, providing a highly flexible and scalable solution.

This approach delivers a faster and more cost-effective alternative to nightly paid accommodation, easing the burden on local authorities while enhancing the quality of accommodation and outcomes for families in need.

Up to 30 apartments can be delivered within 12 weeks. Apartments range from 1–3 bedrooms, with two-bedroom units providing 45m²+ for a family of four, providing a genuine stepping stone for families in need.

Key Features:

• Fully fitted, self-contained homes with kitchen, bathroom, and bedrooms
• Meets NDSS and Residential Building Regulations
• Energy-efficient, reusable modular structures
• Adaptable layouts and community facilities

1. Amend planning frameworks to recognise Modern Methods of Construction (MMC).
2. Enable flexible planning permissions for modular transitional housing.
3. End unsuitable hostels and B&Bs for families by 2029.
4. Support revenue-funded procurement for flexible rentals.
5. Mandate brownfield land use for modular housing on 5–10 year leases.