US EditionHomelessness in Toronto Has More than Doubled Since 2021, According to Latest Street Needs Assessment
TORONTO, CANADA, JUL 7 – Homeless population rose from 7,300 to over 15,400 since April 2021, with 10% living outdoors despite expanded shelter capacity, city data shows.
- According to the City of Toronto, the homeless population doubled from about 7,300 in April 2021 to over 15,400 last October, based on the October 23, 2024 point-in-time count.
- The homelessness spike in Toronto results from income, housing, health, and substance use issues, with 41% losing housing due to insufficient income.
- Support programs have expanded, with shelter capacity up 60% since 2021, and 1,078 outdoor individuals referred into shelters in 2024, primarily in Toronto and East York.
- Shelter demand exceeds capacity despite expansion, prompting 45 new front-line hires to address strain.
- In response to Toronto's homelessness doubling over 3.5 years amid systemic challenges, the city’s five-year plan includes building new housing, shelters, and conducting annual street needs assessments with targeted investments.
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Homelessness in Toronto Has More Than Doubled Since 2021, Survey Finds
Homelessness in Toronto has more than doubled in the past three years, with more than 15,000 residents reported as being without housing in the fall of 2024, according to a recently released city survey. Last year’s figure of 15,418 illustrates a marked increase in homeless individuals compared to 2021 when 7,347 were reported, according to the 2024 Street Needs Assessment homelessness survey. The proportion of homeless refugee claimants surveye…
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