Conducting an Unsheltered Point-in-Time Count During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The Department of Housing and Urban Development requires all communities to produce annual estimates of their homeless populations, which are used to assess local and national trends and guide funding needs. In collaboration with the National Alliance to End Homelessness, we co-authored national-level guidance to conduct these efforts safely, effectively, and efficiently. The report was a companion to HUD’s guidance, leveraging our collective expertise in Point-in-Time counts and medicine, and responding to questions directly from community stakeholders. Unfortunately the pandemic will continue to impact estimates and operations for the 2022 PIT. Read the guidance and watch our webinar here.