Overview

• Los Angeles County's homeless count shows a 0.27% decrease, with 75,312 unhoused people recorded.
• The number of unsheltered individuals fell by 5.1%, while those in shelters increased by 12.7%.
• Officials credit city and county programs for moving more people into temporary and permanent housing.
• Economic hardship remains the leading cause of new homelessness in the region.
• Despite improvements, over 50,000 people still live on the streets, highlighting the need for continued efforts.