Point-In-Time Homelessness Count

2020-PIT-Count

Point-in-Time Homelessness Count

The Point-in-Time (PIT) Homelessness Count is an annual street and shelter count to determine the number of people experiencing homelessness in Maricopa County during a given point in time. This count is part of a national effort to identify the extent of homelessness throughout the country. The count includes a brief survey to identify the needs of those experiencing homelessness in the community. MAG coordinates the PIT Count each year for the Maricopa Regional Continuum of Care (CoC). MAG serves as the hub of collaboration between the Continuum of Care and local communities. The 2025 Point in Time Count will be held on January 28, 2025.

PIT Count 2023 MAG - App
PIT Count 2023 MAG - Volunteers
PIT Count 2023 MAG - Volunteers counting unsheltered homelessness
PIT Count 2023 MAG - Homeless Encampment
PIT Count 2023 MAG - Volunteers interview man experiencing homelessness
PIT Count 2023 MAG - Woman living in vehicle
PIT Count 2023 MAG - handing out resources and water
PIT Count 2023 MAG - Cory offered job and housing

Make it Count

To accomplish community goals and make a difference in the lives of people experiencing homelessness, we need to know who they are, where they are, and understand the factors that led to their homelessness.

Every January, volunteers and outreach teams from local communities collaborate to survey and count the number of homeless persons in their respective locations. With the information provided by the PIT Count, the Maricopa Regional Continuum of Care and local communities can determine how best to address homelessness. The data gathered in the count can also be used to measure progress and advocate for additional resources.

How to Volunteer

The Maricopa County PIT Count is scheduled for Tuesday, January 28, 2025.  If you are interested in volunteering, please contact your local Coordinator for the city/town you would like to volunteer in. The Coordinator will provide training to all volunteers prior to the count, distribute information and documents for the count, and assign volunteers to a specific area to count. On the morning of the count, volunteers will go to a specific assigned area to interview people experiencing homelessness and complete surveys in a smartphone app.

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact your local Coordinator for the city/town you would like to volunteer in. You can use the "Contact a Coordinator" link below to find the right person and their email address. Please reach out to MAG staff if you have any issues getting in touch.

Contacts
Regional Homelessness Program Manager
Brian Gruters

Infographics from 2024 PIT Count Report

Comparison of Sheltered and Unsheltered Population shows comparison of demographics for the sheltered population and unsheltered population Lightbox
57% of the 2024 PIT Count were sheltered in emergency shelter, transitional housing, or safe haven programs. 43% were unsheltered on the streets or other place not meant for human habitation. Lightbox
Stacked bar chart of historical trend in the PIT Count, with the unsheltered count, sheltered count, and overall total shown. Lightbox
2023 Unsheltered Count Map Lightbox
Unsheltered Street Count by Municipality 2014-2024 Lightbox

Reports and Committees

Contacts
Regional Homelessness Program Manager
Brian Gruters