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<p>Local authorities claim a tariff from the Government for the refugees they resettle
under the Vulnerable Persons Resettlement Scheme. The first 12 months of a refugee's
resettlement costs are funded by central government using the Official Development
Assistance budget which amounts to £8,520 per person.</p><p>For years 2-5 local authorities
receive £12,000 per person overall ; tapering from £5,000 in year 2, to £3,700 in
year 3, to £2,300 in year 4 and £1,000 in year 5. There is also an exceptional cases
fund to assist the most vulnerable refugees. This funding is available to help local
authorities with exceptional costs such as social care and housing adaptations.</p>
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