Point-in-Time Count

County Responds to Homelessness Report as 2026 PIT Count Shows Persistent Crisis across Yolo County

By David GreenwaldMay 23, 20265 comments

The 2026 Point-in-Time Homeless Count report documented 912 individuals experiencing homelessness across Yolo County, revealing the persistence of chronic homelessness, extensive behavioral health challenges, and widespread unsheltered living conditions. While the total represented a modest decrease from the 2024 count, officials cautioned against interpreting this decline as a significant improvement in the region’s homelessness crisis.

Davis Homelessness Surges Nearly 20%, Straining Local Systems, Report Reveals

By David GreenwaldMay 17, 20265 comments

The Yolo County 2026 Point-in-Time Count, a federally mandated assessment, indicated a nearly 20 percent increase in homelessness within Davis, California, over the past two years. The report, which identified 194 individuals experiencing homelessness in 2026 compared to 162 in 2024, highlights persistent strain on local housing, shelter, and behavioral health systems.

Sacramento Homeless Population Surges 13% Amid Looming Service Cuts

By Bradley AguinadaMay 15, 20260 comments

A federally mandated Point-in-Time count indicated Sacramento County’s homeless population rose by 13% compared to 2024, reaching 7,458 individuals. The report, released by Sacramento Steps Forward, highlighted these figures amid the City of Sacramento’s expanded shelter capacity and ongoing deliberations regarding potential budget cuts to homelessness services.

San Francisco Reports Lowest Homelessness Levels Since 2011

By Kiyomi Wu-InouyeMay 13, 20260 comments

Preliminary results from San Francisco’s 2026 Point-in-Time Count indicate a decline in the city’s homeless population, reaching its lowest recorded level since 2011. This assessment, however, is accompanied by acknowledged questions from both advocates and municipal officials regarding modifications to the count’s methodological framework.