Homelessness in San Bernardino County has declined for the second year in a row, according to the results of the 2026 Point-in-Time Count. Overall, the count conducted on Jan. 22 identified 3,718 sheltered and unsheltered homeless individuals, which represents a 3.1 percent decrease from the previous year.
Among those counted, 2,448 individuals were unsheltered and 1,270 were sheltered. Unsheltered homelessness decreased by 188 individuals, or 7.1 percent, from last year. By comparison, the total homeless population decreased by 10.2 percent in 2025 after increasing by 1 percent in 2024, 26 percent in 2023 and 6.6 percent in 2022.
The annual Point-in-Time Count provides a snapshot of the county’s homeless population, which enables officials to track progress toward reducing homelessness and direct resources to areas of greatest need. It also plays a key role in securing grant funding to support people experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless.
County officials said the continued decline can be attributed to expanded outreach, increased shelter capacity and ongoing investments in permanent supportive housing.