Posted on October 22, 2026 View all news
Earlier this month, the City of Chicago Department of Family & Support Services (DFSS) and partners released the survey report for the 2026 Point-in-Time (PIT) Count conducted on January 22, 2026. This count and accompanying report are to provide an “annual snapshot of homelessness in Chicago. The PIT Count is one of many date sources utilized by the City of Chicago to understand the number of individuals experiencing homelessness locally and how to best meet their evolving needs.” The count estimated 6,527 people experience homelessness a day in Chicago, with 4,886 in emergency shelter or transitional housing, and 1,641 individuals on the street or other unsheltered locations.
This count is mandated by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
