More Than Half of Phoenix’s Homeless Population Now Sheltered, New Data Shows

More Than Half of Phoenix’s Homeless Population Now Sheltered, New Data Shows

More than half of the people experiencing homelessness in Phoenix are now living in shelters or temporary housing programs, according to newly released 2026 Point-In-Time count data from the city’s Office of Homeless Solutions. The annual count found that 55% of Phoenix residents experiencing homelessness were sheltered at the time of the survey, marking a significant shift from the previous year. Source

Over Half of Phoenix’s Unhoused Residents Now Sheltered as City Expands Capacity

The 2026 Point-In-Time (PIT) homelessness count data reveals more than half of people experiencing homelessness in Phoenix are now sheltered - up 15% over the last year. The City also reduced unsheltered homelessness by 13% in 2026. These positive changes are a direct result of the City's leadership in creating effective, strategic solutions to address homelessness in our region. While there is more work ahead, the data is a positive indicator t…