California reports one of largest drops in homelessness in past year, Hud reports
California has reported a significant decrease in homelessness, with a nearly 3% drop in the unhoused population over the past year. This improvement is attributed to Governor Gavin Newsom's intensified efforts to address the issue, including new funding and policies. Other states like Illinois, Hawaii, and Florida also saw notable reductions in homelessness during the same period.
- ▪California recorded a total unhoused population of 181,934 in 2025.
- ▪The national homeless population decreased by 3% for the first time since 2016.
- ▪Illinois, Hawaii, and Florida reported larger decreases in homelessness than California.
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A homeless encampment in Los Angeles, California, on 13 August 2025. Photograph: Frederic J Brown/AFP/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenA homeless encampment in Los Angeles, California, on 13 August 2025. Photograph: Frederic J Brown/AFP/Getty ImagesCaliforniaCalifornia reports one of largest drops in homelessness in past year, Hud reportsNew data suggests success in Gavin Newsom’s crackdown, as Illinois, Hawaii and Florida also report notable decreasesSara BraunSun 31 May 2026 15.33 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleCalifornia reported one of the largest decreases in homelessness over the past year, according to a new report from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (Hud).The Golden state recorded a total unhoused population of 181,934 in 2025 – an almost 3% decrease…
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