San Benito County reports 57% drop in homelessness as 267 remain unhoused

San Benito County reports 57% drop in homelessness as 267 remain unhoused

San Benito County's 2026 point-in-time count revealed a significant decrease in homelessness, though most individuals remain unsheltered.

San Benito County reports 57% drop in homelessness as 267 remain unhoused

San Benito County's 2026 point-in-time count revealed a significant decrease in homelessness, though most individuals remain unsheltered.

San Benito County's 2026 point-in-time count revealed a 57% decrease in homelessness compared to 2024, with 267 people experiencing homelessness, down from 621 two years ago.

The count, conducted every two years in partnership with the state, helps the county identify unhoused individuals and encampments while connecting people with services. Supervisor Angela Curro participated in this year’s count.

“What it means is we actually go around our entire community and go to every single census block and we identify how many either unhoused homeless or encampments we have,” Curro said.

Of those counted, 82% are from San Benito County, 17% came from other California counties, and 1% are from out of state. Additionally, 74% of those experiencing homelessness were unshelter...