Ohio’s most populous county sees 43% increase in unsheltered homelessness, according to report

By: Megan Henry

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: May 11, 2026

Words: 790

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Body Text Preview

Franklin County’s annual Point-in-Time Count identified 2,587 people experiencing homelessness — a 1.2% increase from 2025.

Sheltered homelessness decreased by 8% with 165 fewer people in emergency shelters and transitional housing, but unsheltered homelessness increased 43% — from 455 in 2025 to 651 in 2026, according to the point-in-time count.

“We’re seeing more people forced to live outside in encampments and cars and places that are never meant for human habitation,” said …

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

About

FAQ

Email Us