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Homelessness Declines Before 2024, Raises Policy Concerns

1/29/2026

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Local counts show homelessness declined in the last year of the Biden administration, suggesting tens of thousands fewer than the 2024 record.
The analysis, based on January 2025 data, previews national trends.
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has not released official figures, citing no standard timeline for publication.
The delay raises concerns because U.S. President Donald Trump previously used high homelessness rates to advocate for strict policies.

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Local counts show homelessness declined in the last year of the Biden administration, suggesting tens of thousands fewer than the 2024 record.
The analysis, based on January 2025 data, previews national trends.
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has not released official figures, citing no standard timeline for publication.
The delay raises concerns because U.S. President Donald Trump previously used high homelessness rates to advocate for strict policies.