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Despite Record Low in Veteran Homelessness, Half the States Saw Increases
HUD said veteran homelessness fell 1.2% to 32,495, even as 25 states reported increases and 23 posted declines.
- Data from the January 2025 point-in-time count shows veteran homelessness dipped 1.2% to 32,495 individuals, though 25 states recorded increases while 23 states saw decreases, with Alaska and Massachusetts reporting no change.
- Adam Ruege, principal of policy and evaluation at Community Solutions, credited the long-term decline—falling more than 56% since 2010—to sustained federal investments in housing and mental health services dating back to 2009.
- California announced $109.6 million in July for 278 permanent supportive homes, including 103 units reserved for veterans; New Jersey permanently housed more than 2,500 veterans through its Bringing Veterans Home initiative since November 2024.
- The Supreme Court's 2024 Grants Pass v. Johnson ruling prompted at least 14 states and more than 350 cities to adopt tougher public camping restrictions, with Indiana, Georgia, and Oklahoma enacting statewide enforcement laws.
- According to Erin Healy, a principal for large-scale change at Community Solutions, prioritizing veterans has created effective service models; Ruege emphasized that recruiting landlords through incentive programs is critical for securing permanent housing.
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