Proactive and permanent housing strategies helped prevent and end homelessness for over 470 households last year.
At its core, homelessness stems from a housing affordability issue. In recent years, Housing & Neighborhood Preservation’s Homeless Services division has seen an increase in the number of households who are at risk of experiencing homelessness. Residents who accessed the homeless service system cited an inability to afford increased rent or eviction as the top reason they lost their housing. Families and individuals are also remaining homeless — in shelter and on the streets — for longer periods of time due to a lack of affordable housing options.
Despite these challenges, the City continues to make meaningful strides through proactive and permanent housing strategies. In 2024, Homeless Services helped prevent 354 households from becoming homeless and connected 118 households to safe, stable housing…