U.S. Homelessness Fell in 2025 by the Largest Amount in More Than a Decade

Summary

Homelessness in the United States dropped sharply in 2025, the largest decline in more than a decade, after years of record-high levels. The Department of Housing and Urban Development credited the Trump administration for the drop, while homeless advocacy groups said the so-called Housing First policies of his predecessors played a part. The population still remains at nearly 700,000, according to NPR. The administration and homeless advocacy groups cite different reasons for the decline.

Timeline

1. The New York Times

   7 Nov 2026, 03:09 UTCSource ↗

   The Department of Housing and Urban Development reported a record drop in the U.S. homeless population in 2025 and credited President Trump, while homeless advocacy groups said Housing First policies of his predecessors played a part.

2. NPR

   8 Nov 2026, 00:19 UTCSource ↗

   Homelessness in the U.S. declined last year by its largest amount in more than a decade after years of record-high levels, but it still remains at nearly 700,000, and the Trump administration and homeless advocacy groups cite different reasons for the drop.