Homelessness Information
In accordance with a mandate from HUD, member agencies of the HOT Homeless Coalition, numerous volunteers, homeless individuals, church members and City employees took part in a point in time count of unsheltered homeless persons during January 2007. The attached file details the results and methodology used. Update: The results of the 2009 Homeless Count are now available for viewing.
Click here for the results of the 2009 Homeless Count
Click here for the results of the 2007 Homeless Count
The 2009 Point in Time count was scheduled for January 28, 2009. The Coalition eagerly awaits the results of the Count.
What is HUD’s definition of homelessness?
According to HUD, a person is considered homeless only when he/she resides in a place not meant for human habitation, such as cars, parks, sidewalks, abandoned buildings (on the street).
What is HUD’s definition of Chronic Homelessness?
An unaccompanied homeless individual with a disabling condition who has either been continuously homeless for a year or more OR has had at least four (4) episodes of homelessness in the past three (3) years. To be considered chronically homeless, persons must have been sleeping in a place not meant for human habitation (e.g. living on the streets) and/or in emergency shelter during that time.
What is HUD’s definition of an episode?
A separate, distinct, and sustained stay on the streets and/or in an emergency homeless shelter.
**Note: HUD’s definition of chronic homeless does NOT include families. Also, in order to be considered chronically homeless the person must have a disabling condition.
What is a disabling condition?
- Substance abuse problem (alcohol or other drugs)
- Serious mental health/illness problem (schizophrenia, bi-polar, depression, personality or conduct disorder, PTSD, ADHD)
- Developmental Disability
- Someone receiving a disability or pension check (ex SSI or VA disability)
The Texas Homeless Network
US Department of Housing and Urban Development
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