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Annual Snapshot Estimate of Spokane County's Homeless Population Shows Overall Decrease for Second Year in a Row

Spokane County's annual Point-in-Time Count indicates a second consecutive year of decline in homelessness, with the number of individuals in emergency shelters dropping from 1,578 to 1,189. The count, conducted on January 22, surveyed 1,806 individuals using enhanced methodologies that focused on outreach teams. Mayor Lisa Brown emphasized the importance of consistent engagement in navigating individuals to treatment and housing.

Annual Snapshot Estimate of Spokane County's Homeless Population Shows Overall Decrease for Second Year in a Row

Spokane County's latest Point-in-Time Count shows a decline in homelessness for the second consecutive year, with the number of sheltered individuals decreasing from 1,578 to 1,189. The count, conducted on January 22, surveyed 1,806 individuals and employed a new methodology that focused on outreach teams to enhance data accuracy. Mayor Lisa Brown highlighted the importance of consistent engagement in navigating individuals to treatment and housing.

Annual Snapshot Estimate of Spokane County's Homeless Population Shows Overall Decrease for Second Year in a Row

Spokane County's annual Point-in-Time Count shows a decline in homelessness for the second consecutive year, with the total number of individuals experiencing homelessness dropping to 1,806. Improved methodology, including targeted outreach, contributed to more accurate data collection, revealing a decrease in sheltered homelessness and a slight rise in unsheltered individuals.

Annual Snapshot Estimate of Spokane County's Homeless Population Shows Overall Decrease for Second Year in a Row

Spokane County reported a second consecutive decline in homelessness, with the latest Point-in-Time Count revealing 1,806 individuals experiencing homelessness on January 22, 2025. Improved methodologies in data collection contributed to this decline, highlighting a shift in focus towards engaging known unsheltered individuals.

Annual Snapshot Estimate of Spokane County's Homeless Population Shows Overall Decrease for Second Year in a Row

Spokane County reports a second consecutive year of decline in homelessness, with the 2025 Point-in-Time Count showing 1,806 individuals surveyed. The number of people in emergency shelters decreased significantly, aided by improved methodologies and a new navigation center model. However, the count of unsheltered individuals rose slightly, prompting continued city efforts to expand shelter capacity.

Annual Snapshot Estimate of Spokane County's Homeless Population Shows Overall Decrease for Second Year in a Row

Spokane County reports a second consecutive decline in homelessness, with the 2025 Point-in-Time Count showing 1,806 individuals surveyed. The number of people in emergency shelters dropped from 1,578 to 1,189, attributed to improved coordination in housing placements.

Annual Snapshot Estimate of Spokane County's Homeless Population Shows Overall Decrease for Second Year in a Row

Spokane County reports a second consecutive decline in homelessness, with the latest count showing 1,806 individuals surveyed. Improved methodology, including targeted outreach, contributed to more accurate data collection. Mayor Lisa Brown emphasizes the importance of consistent engagement in addressing homelessness.

Mayor Announces Proposals to Jumpstart Affordable Housing Development

Spokane Mayor announced new legislative proposals to boost affordable housing development, guided by the H.O.M.E. Starts Here Plan. This initiative aims to address the ongoing housing crisis in the city.

Annual Snapshot Estimate of Spokane County's Homeless Population Shows Overall Decrease for Second Year in a Row

Spokane County's annual Point-in-Time Count shows a decline in homelessness for the second consecutive year, with 1,806 individuals surveyed. The number of people in emergency shelters decreased from 1,578 to 1,189, while the unsheltered population rose to 617 due to improved survey methods.

Annual Snapshot Estimate of Spokane County's Homeless Population Shows Overall Decrease for Second Year in a Row

Spokane County's annual Point-in-Time Count reports a second consecutive decline in homelessness, with the total number of individuals experiencing homelessness dropping to 1,806. The improved methodology for data collection, which included targeted outreach to known encampments, contributed to this more accurate count. City officials emphasize ongoing efforts to expand shelter capacity and provide supportive housing options.