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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 reveals a second consecutive decline in homelessness, with the total number of individuals experiencing homelessness dropping to 1,806. The count utilized an improved methodology, deploying volunteers with outreach teams to enhance data accuracy and engagement. The City of Spokane plans to expand shelter capacity, focusing on transitioning individuals to permanent 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 reveals a second consecutive year of decline in homelessness, with a decrease in sheltered individuals from 1,578 to 1,189. The count, conducted on January 22, 2025, surveyed 1,806 individuals and employed a new methodology focusing on outreach to known encampment areas.

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 reveals a decrease in homelessness for the second consecutive year, with 1,806 individuals surveyed. The number of people in emergency shelters dropped from 1,578 to 1,189, reflecting 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's latest Point-in-Time Count reveals a second consecutive year of declining homelessness, with numbers dropping from 1,578 to 1,189 in emergency shelters. Improved survey methodologies led to more accurate data collection, although the count of unsheltered individuals increased to 617. Mayor Lisa Brown praised the efforts to navigate individuals toward stability and treatment.

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 decline in homelessness, with a decrease from 1,578 sheltered individuals to 1,189. The new survey methodology improved data accuracy, revealing a slight increase in unsheltered individuals, attributed to enhanced outreach efforts.

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 second consecutive year of declining homelessness, with a drop from 1,578 to 1,189 individuals in emergency shelters. The count, conducted on January 22, surveyed 1,806 individuals, revealing a slight increase in unsheltered individuals to 617, attributed to improved survey methods.

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 declining homelessness, with the 2025 Point-in-Time Count revealing 1,806 individuals surveyed. The number of people in emergency shelters decreased to 1,189, attributed to better coordination in transitioning individuals to stable 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 reveals a second consecutive decline in homelessness, with total individuals experiencing shelter homelessness dropping from 1,578 to 1,189. Improved survey methods contributed to a more accurate count, although the number of unsheltered individuals increased from 443 to 617.

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 reported a decline in homelessness for the second consecutive year, with the Point-in-Time Count revealing 1,806 individuals surveyed on January 22, 2025. The number of people experiencing sheltered homelessness decreased from 1,578 to 1,189, while unsheltered individuals rose from 443 to 617 due to improved survey methods.