San Jose has seen a meaningful reduction in unsheltered homelessness for the fourth count in a row, with nearly 23% fewer unsheltered residents since 2019. The latest census indicates that the number of unsheltered individuals has decreased from over 5,100 to fewer than 4,000. Mayor Matt Mahan emphasizes the importance of expanding shelter beds and interim solutions. The city has doubled its sheltered population from 980 in 2019 to 2,544 today, demonstrating that investments in interim housing are effective. More sites, including Emergency Interim Housing, are expected to open soon.
Since 2019, the number of unsheltered residents in San José has dropped by nearly 23%, going from over 5,100 people living outdoors to fewer than 4,000 in 2025.
San José has proven that investing in shelter and interim housing works - now it's time for every city and county to step up and do their fair share.
The city has made significant progress in reducing unsheltered homelessness; this year, we expect to open additional sites that include Emergency Interim Housing and hotel leases.
In the last five years, San José reported it has more than doubled its sheltered population - a 160% increase from 980 people in 2019 to 2,544 today.
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