Homelessness in Houston has seen significant changes in recent years. A report from Houston Public Media highlighted a 19% decrease in overall homelessness in the Houston area since 2020 and a 64% decrease since 20111. This is attributed to a substantial investment of nearly $200 million by the city of Houston and Harris County, which has been used to place unhoused people in permanent housing at an increased rate.
The Coalition for the Homeless of Houston and Harris County counted 3,223 unhoused people in Harris, Fort Bend, and Montgomery counties during its annual point-in-time count on January 1. The decrease in homelessness is also reflected in the number of people accessing homeless services, with more than 22,600 unique individuals seeking assistance in 2022.
These efforts are part of a broader initiative to address the complex social issue of homelessness, which includes economic crises, such as job loss and unaffordable living costs, as primary causes2. The city’s approach emphasizes the importance of permanent housing combined with supportive services as the key to solving homelessness and reducing the significant human and monetary costs associated with it.
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