Homelessness in Philadelphia fell nearly 7% from last year, according to a new report.
On Wednesday, the Office of Homeless Services released the findings of its latest Point-in-Time (PIT) Count, conducted on Feb. 25, 2026. The report found 5,163 people experiencing homelessness, a 6.61% decrease from the 5,516 counted last year.
The PIT Count provides data on homelessness trends that help guide local policy, funding and resource allocation. As part of the annual count, volunteers collect basic demographic information on a single night, including age, sex, race and ethnicity…