Montgomery County Homelessness Down 26% in 2026 Count
DHHSMay 18, 2026
Montgomery County's 2026 Point-in-Time Count, conducted the night of Feb. 4, recorded 1,120 adults and children experiencing homelessness — a 26% decrease (390 people) from 2025. The county was one of three jurisdictions in the Metropolitan Washington region to report an overall decline. Notable sub-group decreases include a 47% drop in family households and a 48% drop in unsheltered individuals, while chronic homelessness rose 14% and homelessness among residents 55 and older increased.
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Source: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD, “2026 Point-in-Time Count Shows Decrease in Number of People Experiencing Homelessness in Montgomery County”, received May 18, 2026.
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