What Theyre Saying Elected and Community Leaders Recognize 2025 Homelessness Count Data Showing Two Years of Decline For First Time in City History

The 2025 Annual Homeless Count from the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority shows a historic 17. 5% decrease in street homelessness since Mayor Karen Bass took office in December 2022. This is the first time Los Angeles has experienced two consecutive years of decline in homelessness, with the latest figures representing the largest decrease since the Point in Time Count began in 2005. Additionally, the number of makeshift shelters, tents, vehicles, and RVs has dropped by 13. 5%.

Leaders from various sectors, including community organizations and local businesses, laud the impact of Bass’s Inside Safe program, which has notably transformed neighborhoods. Permanent housing placements have reached an all-time high, signifying effective policy implementation. Advocates emphasize the importance of maintaining innovative solutions to sustain this positive trend. They highlight the need for continued collaboration among community stakeholders to ensure lasting change. Overall, the report conveys a hopeful outlook for the future of homelessness in Los Angeles.