2026 State of Homelessness in Houston, Harris, Fort Bend & Montgomery Counties

Learn about the latest data on homelessness and housing stability across Houston, Harris County, Fort Bend County and Montgomery County. This recording features the Coalition for the Homeless of Houston/Harris County's 2026 State of Homelessness presentation, highlighting key trends from the region's homeless response system, including the 2026 Point-in-Time Count and other measures that help tell a more complete story of homelessness in our community. Topics include: • 2026 Point-in-Time Count results • People served through The Way Home homeless response system • Households connected to permanent housing • First-time homelessness • Long-term housing stability • Why homelessness data matters • Questions and discussion The State of Homelessness report combines multiple data sources to provide a broader understanding of homelessness and housing stability across the region. While the Point-in-Time Count provides a one-night snapshot of people experiencing literal homelessness, additional data helps show how people move through the homeless response system over time. Learn more: Website: https://www.cfthhouston.org/cfth-rele... Explore the report, executive summary, and related resources to better understand the trends shaping homelessness in the Houston region. The Coalition for the Homeless of Houston/Harris County works to make homelessness rare, brief and nonrecurring across Houston, Harris County, Fort Bend County and Montgomery County by leading and coordinating The Way Home, the region's homeless response system. #Houston #Homelessness #Housing #Data #PointInTimeCount #TheWayHome