San Bernardino County recorded a 14.2% decrease in homelessness in 2025, marking the first decline in three years and highlighting the growing impact of regional data-driven strategies. According to the latest Point-in-Time Count (PITC), conducted on January 23, the number of unsheltered individuals dropped from 3,153 in 2024 to 2,718 in 2025. That decrease follows a 1% increase in 2024.
“The data from this year is encouraging because it shows that our efforts are making a difference,” said Board of Supervisors Vice Chair and Fifth District Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr., who also chairs the Continuum of Care Board. “Although our work is far from over, I’m glad to see progress in reducing homelessness.”
The PITC, coordinated by the San Bernardino County Homeless Partnership and Office of Homeless Services, offers a critical snapshot of homelessness that informs resource allocation and policy. “Data from this year’s Point-In-Time Count will allow us to effectively address homelessness in our communities and ensure funding is directed to where it’s needed most,” Baca Jr. said…