Los Angeles County’s homeless population dropped from 75,312 in 2024 to 72,308 in 2025, according to data released by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) on July 14. The 4% drop represents the second yearly decrease in a row.
The City of Los Angeles also experienced a reduction in homelessness for the second consecutive year. The city’s homeless population fell 3.4% to 43,699.
The findings are part of the 2025 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count, which was conducted in mid-February. For the first time, all of the collected data was entered digitally.
The decline in homelessness was driven by a reduction in the unsheltered population. Unsheltered homelessness decreased 9.5% countywide, while sheltered homelessness increased 8.5%. The city’s unsheltered population decreased 7.9%, while sheltered homelessness increased 4.7%. According to LAHSA, housing placements in Los Angeles have reached an all-time high.
“Homelessness has gone down two years in a row because we chose to act with urgency and reject the broken status quo of leaving people on the street until housing was built. These results aren’t just data points—they represent thousands of human beings who are now inside, and neighborhoods that are beginning to heal,” said Mayor Karen Bass. “This Point in Time Count makes one thing clear: change is possible when we refuse to accept encampments as normal and refuse to leave people behind.”
“I am very pleased that for a second year in a row, Los Angeles County has seen a decrease in the homeless count,” said Board of Supervisors Chair Pro Tem Hilda L. Solis, who represents the First District. “This progress reflects a focused emergency response, innovative housing programs, and strong coordination among service providers and local jurisdictions. I am hopeful that the County’s newly established Department of Homeless Services and Housing will strengthen these efforts further. With over 72,000 County residents who are still unhoused, we know that there is more work yet to be done. To that end, I remain committed to bring forward the housing and services needed to address this crisis.”
Outgoing LAHSA CEO Va Lecia Adams Kellum touted her agency’s efforts, and urged city county leaders to continue working together to solve the homelessness crisis. Despite recent progress, questions about the accuracy of LAHSA's data remain — and the county is still moving forward with plans to end its partnership with the agency.