Housing advocates expect homelessness numbers to fall slightly

By: Robbie Sequeira

Outlets: Stateline

Published: May 7, 2026

Words: 254

Last Updated: 2 months, 3 weeks ago

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The U.S. Housing and Urban Development’s annual one-night count of those experiencing sheltered and unsheltered homelessness is projected to show a decline after a record-high surge in 2024, according to a new report.

Conducted during January, the Point-in-Time count is HUD’s annual one-night census of people staying in shelters and unsheltered locations; the latest official national Point-in-Time report found 771,480 people experiencing homelessness in January 2024, an 18% surge from 2023.

Preliminary 2025 …

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