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"Homelessness continues to decline in the U.S.," according to the report. "These one-night 'snapshot' counts, as well as full-year counts and data from other sources (U.S. Housing Survey, Department of Education), are crucial in understanding the scope of homelessness and measuring progress toward reducing it," said HUD Secretary Julian Castro.
Specifically, HUD estimates, Utah experienced a 19.5 percent reduction in homeless families, a 0.6 percent drop in veteran homelessness and a 5.6 percent decline in individuals experiencing chronic homelessness.
But yearlong data on homelessness collected by the Utah Division of Housing and Community Development reveal that homelessness jumped from 12,241 to 13,114 during that same period — a growth rate of more than 7 percent. The state's report released in May also said the population of homeless families was up 17 percent.
Utah homelessness up, despite federal report saying it is down
The Point in Time count is designed to under report.
Specifically, HUD estimates, Utah experienced a 19.5 percent reduction in homeless families, a 0.6 percent drop in veteran homelessness and a 5.6 percent decline in individuals experiencing chronic homelessness.
But yearlong data on homelessness collected by the Utah Division of Housing and Community Development reveal that homelessness jumped from 12,241 to 13,114 during that same period — a growth rate of more than 7 percent. The state's report released in May also said the population of homeless families was up 17 percent.
Utah homelessness up, despite federal report saying it is down
The Point in Time count is designed to under report.
