The number of homeless individuals in Dallas and Collin counties has hit its lowest count in five years with 4,244 individuals accounted for.
Housing Forward, a North Texas nonprofit committed to serving the homeless population, announced new data related to homelessness during its annual State of Homelessness address April 13. Each year, the organization conducts a federally mandated point-in-time count of the homeless population in Dallas and Collin counties. The count is meant to provide a snapshot of trends rather than a comprehensive number.
Homelessness in Dallas and Collin counties has dropped by about 4% since 2022, according to Housing Forward data shared during the address. In 2022, 4,410 people were experiencing homelessness.
“These findings underscore the importance of continuing to invest in permanent rather than temporary solutions,” Joli Angel Robinson, president and CEO of Housing Forward, said during the address. “Homelessness decreased in areas where targeted rehousing investments were made.”
