Five Recent Trends in Homelessness in California
Published On October 3, 2023
This report, the first in a series, describes the number and characteristics of people experiencing homelessness in California and documents trends in the available shelter and housing across the state. The patterns presented in the brief underscore the need for sustained resources to address homelessness, equitable service provision, and greater production of affordable housing.
Author:
Ryan Finnigan, Associate Research Director
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