Homelessness Dropped 3% Last Year After Record Highs: HUD

Homelessness dropped last year, but HUD chief blames 'housing first' for long-term rise

Despite a small annual drop in homelessness, HUD Secretary Scott Turner focused on a 27% increase over the last dozen years, blaming the rise on "housing first" policies that he said have failed.

Homelessness dropped 3% last year, compared to 2024

The Trump administration has released the 2025 edition of the federal government’s annual report on homelessness in America, finding a 3% decrease from the previous year. Despite the drop in people without homes in the U.S. – which has reached crisis-level concern in such cities as Los Angeles, New York and Washington, D.C. – Housing...

Homelessness dropped 3% last year after record highs: HUD

A 4% decrease in people seeking emergency shelter was the largest contributor to the decline, according to the annual report.

Homelessness dropped 3% last year, compared to 2024, HUD Secretary Turner says more needs to be done

Despite the drop in people with homes in the U.S., Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner says more is need to be done.