More than half of the people experiencing homelessness in Phoenix are now in sheltered situations, according to results now released from the 2026 Point-in-Time (PIT) Homelessness Count, which was conducted on January 27, 2026.
The count shows 55% of people experiencing homelessness in Phoenix were sheltered on the day of the count — a 15% increase from 2025. The unsheltered population dropped nearly 13%. Across Maricopa County, the total count of people experiencing homelessness was flat, decreasing by just 8 people from 9,734 in 2025 to 9,726 in 2026.
In Phoenix, the number of sheltered individuals rose from 3,514 in 2025 to 4,041 in 2026 — an increase of 527 people. The unsheltered population fell from 3,541 to 3,093, a drop of 448 people. Phoenix’s total count increased by only 60 people, from 7,275 to 7,335…