Urban Institute, December 31, 2025: “On any given night, hundreds of thousands of people across the country do not have a safe and stable place to sleep. Though this homelessness crisis affects every state, each person and community experiences homelessness differently. As a result, local data about the number of people unhoused and the resources available to them are vital. Each year, federal and local agencies report data at the local, state, and national levels. With this information, policymakers and the public can track progress in their community and nationwide, identify gaps in homelessness response, and ensure resources are reaching those most in need. This tool monitors the most recent state data on homelessness and housing inventory, illustrating the scale of the issue and the resources dedicated to addressing it. With these data, users can understand how different populations are affected and how federal policy and resources shape the response…”