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Why hasn't LA released results of this year's homeless count?
By Aaron Schrank at LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)
· July 10, 2026
· 5 min read
Henry Wilkinson and Kristina Ross record a makeshift shelter during LAHSA's homeless count on Jan. 20, 2026.(Jordan Rynning / LAist)The Los Angeles region usually knows by the end of June whether homelessness went up or down. Not this year, as L.A.’s lead homelessness agency is first waiting for ...
Key takeaway (Jordan Rynning / LAist)The Los Angeles region usually knows by the end of June whether homelessness went up or down.
Why this matters in The Los Angeles
The delayed release of Los Angeles' homeless count results has significant implications for the region's efforts to address homelessness. Typically, the annual count provides a crucial snapshot of the problem's scope, informing funding decisions and policy initiatives. Without this data, local officials and service providers are left without a clear understanding of the current state of homelessness in the city. This uncertainty can hinder the ability to effectively allocate resources and target interventions. Furthermore, the suspension and subsequent reinstatement of LAHSA's federal grant activity has created additional uncertainty, highlighting the complex and often contentious relationships between local agencies and federal authorities. As the city awaits the release of the 2026 homeless count results, it remains to be seen how the delayed data will impact the region's homelessness response efforts and what steps will be taken to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the count.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 10, 2026 ·
Source: LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? Henry Wilkinson and Kristina Ross record a makeshift shelter during LAHSA's homeless count on Jan. 20, 2026.(Jordan Rynning / LAist)The Los Angeles region usually knows by the end of June whether homelessness went up or down. Not this year, as L.A.’s lead homelessness agency is first waiting for ...
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