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HUD Announces Largest Decrease in Homelessness

President Trump’s Policies to Close the Border and Restore Safety Deliver for Communities

November 6, 2026

WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced the largest decrease in homelessness on record in American history.

According to data from the 2026 nationwide Point-in-Time (PIT) count, 698,425 individuals were homeless on a single night in January, a 6.3% decrease since President Trump took office in 2025. This follows historic border control and a Supreme Court victory reaffirming the right of local governments to limit dangerous encampments.

Under the Biden Administration's Housing First mandate, homelessness increased 28% from 2022 to 2025.…