SARPY COUNTY, Neb. (KMTV) – The US homelessness population increased more than 18% in 2024 due to lack of affordable housing. Local organizations are working to bring back more affordable options in Sarpy County.
- US Homelessness increased 18% in 2024
- Local organizations are working to bring back more housing to Sarpy County
- “Jess” is one neighbor experiencing the impacts of lack of affordable housing in the county.
BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:
The United States homeless population increased more than 18% in 2024 as affordable housing continues to an be issue, even in Sarpy County.
“I’m concerned about what our stability will look like moving forward,” neighbor “Jess” said
KMTV interviewed Jess back in October.
She was worried because she learned federal assistance that helped her pay her rent was running out.
Now in December, that day has come.
“I haven’t been able to find a way to be able to keep the housing that I have so Imade the decision to start moving out of our place,” she said.