According to federal officials on Friday, the United States had a sharp increase in homelessness this year of 18.1%, primarily due to a shortage of affordable housing, terrible natural catastrophes, and a spike in migrants in various regions of the nation.
According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, federally mandated counts conducted nationwide in January revealed that over 770,000 people were listed as homeless; however, this figure excludes some individuals and does not include those who are living with friends or family due to a lack of a place of their own.
This hike follows a 12% increase in 2023 that HUD attributed to the end of pandemic aid and skyrocketing rents. Those who were homeless for the first time also contributed to the 2023 surge. Overall, those who are homeless make up 23 out of every 10,000 Americans, with Black individuals being disproportionately affected. In a statement, HUD Agency Head Adrianne Todman stated that the emphasis should continue on evidence-based efforts to prevent and end homelessness. No American should face homelessness, and the Biden-Harris Administration is committed to ensuring every family has access to the affordable, safe, and quality housing they deserve,” Todman said.
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