HUD credits Trump for largest US homelessness decline in years
Two analyses found the count of homeless people fell for a second year, though it still stands near 700,000.
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What happened
Homelessness in the U.S. fell in 2025, marking a second consecutive annual decline and the biggest drop in over ten years. The Department of Housing and Urban Development credited President Trump, while homeless advocacy groups said earlier Housing First policies played a part.
Why it matters
The number of homeless people still stands near 700,000. The administration and advocates disagree on what caused the change.
Timeline
- Nov 6, 10:09 PM ET: A record drop in the U.S. homeless population in 2025 was reported.
- Nov 7, 7:19 PM ET: Homelessness was reported to have fallen by its largest amount in more than a decade, but still remained at nearly 700,000.
- Nov 8, 8:16 AM ET: Two analyses found homelessness dropped again, and the Trump administration and homeless advocates offered different explanations for the decline.
Coverage
- Homelessness in the U.S. dropped again. HUD and housing advocates differ on why (NPR)
- Homelessness in the U.S. saw its largest drop in more than a decade last year (NPR)
- U.S. Homeless Population Had Record Drop in 2025 (The New York Times)
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