Despite record low in veteran homelessness, half the states saw increases

By: Robbie Sequeira

Outlets: Stateline

Published: August 20, 2026

Words: 917

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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Veteran homelessness dipped slightly from 2024 to 2025, according to the latest results from the January 2025 point-in-time count.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development counted 32,495 veterans experiencing homelessness, 387, or 1.2%, fewer than the previous year. HUD counted 18,877 veterans in shelters, and 13,518 living unsheltered in places not meant for habitation.

Twenty-five states recorded increases in veteran homelessness from 2024 to 2025, and 23 …

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