PSH funding stable with local wins amid mixed homelessness counts
Key Questions
What recent litigation outcomes have secured Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) funding?
Post-litigation efforts have secured funding including $48M in San Jose, 139 units in Denver, 90 units in Duluth, and $14M in LA. These wins ensure stable PSH resources amid national trends.
How have recent Point-in-Time (PIT) counts varied across regions?
PIT counts show mixed results: ARCH in Tennessee remained stable, while Asheville saw a 9.1% increase to 824 people, and rises occurred in Detroit and Houston. Ventura County reported an 11.8% reduction for 2026, contrasting with Orange County's 28% spike to around 7,300.
What factors drove U.S. homelessness spikes from 2019 to 2024 according to Johns Hopkins?
A Johns Hopkins study links spikes to increased evictions and climate disasters across all 50 states and D.C. These factors significantly contributed to rising homelessness numbers during this period.
What is the latest HUD AHAR estimate for homelessness?
The HUD Annual Homeless Assessment Report (AHAR) estimates 603,000 people experiencing homelessness. This figure reflects national trends amid local variations in PIT counts.
What legal win supported a homeless shelter in Somerville?
A court ruled in favor of a Somerville church building a homeless shelter in its basement, against neighboring objections. This decision upholds community efforts to provide shelter spaces.
How has Asheville-Buncombe County's homelessness changed recently?
Buncombe County's PIT count reached a record high of 824 homeless individuals, a 9.1% increase blamed on housing costs and Hurricane Helene. Despite the rise, some signs of optimism were noted in related counts.
What new shelter initiatives are emerging in cities like Charlottesville?
Charlottesville is developing a new low-barrier shelter in a purchased building, aiming to provide accessible housing options. Similar efforts include Birmingham's 'Home For All' micro-shelter village.
What challenges are highlighted in Detroit's homelessness?
Articles describe issues like a homeless man's disappearance downtown and squatter problems on Faust Avenue, where neighbors face disruptions from unauthorized occupations and power theft.
PSH and shelter projects continue in San Jose, Denver, Duluth, LA, Charlottesville, Somerville, and Northfield’s planned veterans’ village of 99 rooms and 22 homes. New counts show Cape Fear rising to 610 and McKinney reporting 240 people; existing city PITs remain sharply mixed, and counts do not establish which investments caused changes.