Record decrease in street homelessness since before Mayor Bass took office.
LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority released the results of the 2025 Annual Homeless Count showing for the first time a second consecutive year of decline in the number of people experiencing homelessness. The 2025 Count, designed by University of Southern California and conducted in alignment with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development standards, reports a 17.5% decrease in street homelessness since before Mayor Bass took office.
This year’s Point in Time Count results show:
Homelessness reported to have declined for two years in a row in L.A. for the first time.
Street homelessness reduced by 17.5% since Mayor Bass took office in December of 2022. This is the largest decrease over two years since the Point in Time Count began in 2005.
The number of makeshift shelters, tents, cars, vans and RVs declined for a second time in a row, down 13.5%.
Permanent housing placements in Los Angeles City are at an all-time high.
COMMUNITY LEADERS:
Marvin Rostran, Resident near an Inside Safe Operation in Pico Union
“I live in the Washington/Vermont neighborhood, and for years we had a lot of problems with homelessness in our area. We tried for years and did not get anywhere until Inside Safe. Inside Safe has brought the homeless inside from the streets of our neighborhood. It has made a major difference in our neighborhood as residents are able to walk on the sidewalks and children can safely get to school. Mayor Bass has made change since coming into office.”
Tracy Hernandez, CEO, Los Angeles County Business Federation (BizFed)
“Today's numbers speak for themselves. Decreasing homelessness in Los Angeles is a testament to the united resolve of our region, and Mayor Bass’s relentless focus on innovative new avenues of change that not only benefit the unhoused – but also create a positive domino effect uplifting all of us living and working in LA. Now let’s double down on these working solutions to get more people inside and create more welcoming streets for our business patrons, tourists and neighbors.”
William Choo, Executive Director, News Division of Radio Korea
“It’s great news that the annual homelessness count in Los Angeles has dropped for the second year in a row, with fewer people living on the streets. I believe Mayor Karen Bass’ proactive policies are making a real difference. While there’s still work to do, this progress is a hopeful sign for our community’s future. Despite ongoing housing challenges, we’re moving in the right direction. By continuing both immediate and long-term solutions, we can keep building on this momentum and create lasting change.”
Steve Nissen, President and CEO, Hollywood Chamber of Commerce
“We in Hollywood congratulate the Mayor on her leadership in significantly reducing homelessness in our community. We are not only reading the latest report and encouraging statistics, we are literally seeing the difference in Hollywood with longstanding and dangerous encampments resolved, sidewalks walkable once again, access to stores, venues and restaurants no longer blocked and the Mayor’s Inside Safe team consistently working to keep it that way and bring more people inside.”
Johng Ho Song, Executive Director, Koreatown Youth and Community Center
“Today’s announcement is a powerful reminder that when we come together with urgency, compassion, and purpose, real progress is possible. I want to thank Mayor Karen Bass for her unwavering leadership and partnership in tackling the crisis of homelessness. At KYCC, we are fully committed to standing with our communities, small businesses, and all stakeholders to ensure every unhoused Angeleno has the dignity, support, and housing they deserve.”
Roberto Barragan, Executive Director, ICON CDC
“Focus brings results, and the Mayor’s unrelenting focus on the biggest issue facing this City, homelessness, has brought results. Years of inaction is being addressed with ALL action, and in partnership with community organizations across the city utilizing short and long term solutions, the Mayor and the City are making progress.”
Mary Leslie, President, Los Angeles Business Council
“We commend Mayor Bass for turning the tide on homelessness and making a measurable difference in this humanitarian crisis on our streets. A 17.5% drop in unsheltered homelessness is no small feat and we stand ready to support continued progress. And we hope that the state’s recent moves to streamline development will further enable Los Angeles to tackle this twin housing and homelessness crisis.”
ELECTED LEADERS:
Los Angeles City Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson
“The 2025 Point in Time Homeless Count results are in. For the second year in a row we’ve seen a reduction in street homelessness. We are seeing the results of Measure HHH housing coming online, Inside Safe bringing our neighbors indoors. Because of the work of many, change is happening. Let’s keep pushing and build on this momentum to end homelessness in our city.”
Los Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman, Chair of the Housing and Homelessness Committee
“Good news for Los Angeles! The results of the Homelessness Count are in, and after another year of hard work to provide housing and bring services to our unhoused population, homelessness is down again in the City of Los Angeles!”
U.S. Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove
“Our federal-and-local partnership is paying off: for the first time in city history, LA's unhoused population has decreased two years in a row. But the job's not finished. I'll continue to do everything I can to secure federal resources to move more people indoors and bring down housing costs in LA.”
Assemblymember Tina McKinnor (AD 61), Chair, Los Angeles County Legislative Delegation
“Mayor Karen Bass is doing the hard work necessary to get Angelinos off of the streets and into stable housing. As Chair of the Los Angeles County Legislative Delegation, I am grateful for Mayor Bass’ leadership and ability to show the real progress in finding all Los Angeles residents with a safe, affordable and dignified place to call home.”
Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur, (AD 51)
“The results of this year’s Homeless Count are proof that when we treat homelessness like the emergency it is, and act with urgency and compassion, we save lives. I’m proud to have partnered with Mayor Karen Bass to advance real solutions like AB 2525, our bill to help move more Angelenos into housing provided by the Inside Safe Initiative. Ending homelessness won’t happen overnight, but this second year of decline shows that our collective efforts are starting to make a difference—and we must keep going.”
Assemblymember Mark Gonzalez, (AD 54)
“For the second year in a row, Los Angeles has seen a real, measurable decline in homelessness — and that’s no coincidence. Mayor Karen Bass has led with urgency, compassion, and a commitment to lasting, systemic change. This year’s nearly 10% drop in the number of people living on the streets countywide is more than a statistic — it’s thousands of lives moving toward safety and stability. From Inside Safe to stronger coordination across agencies, the results show that when we lead with humanity and reject the status quo, we can make real progress. I commend Mayor Bass and our partners at every level for showing what’s possible when we act boldly and work together.”
Assemblymember Nick Schultz, (AD 44)
“The data shows a promising trend in our efforts to reduce homelessness, and should encourage policymakers at every level of government to continue to invest in housing and services so that every Californian has access to safe, affordable, and sustainable housing.”
Assemblymember John Harabedian, (AD 41)
“Behind every statistic is a person who now has a bed to sleep in and a renewed sense of dignity. This didn’t happen overnight—it took bold leadership and an unshakable belief that we can do better. I commend Mayor Bass for meeting this crisis with the urgency and humanity it demands. These numbers give us hope, but more importantly, they show that lives are being changed—and that we must keep going.”
Assemblymember Pilar Schiavo, (AD 40)
“This second year of decline shows that when we lead with urgency, coordination, and compassion, we can make real progress in helping neighbors experiencing homelessness find a place to call home. But we cannot stop here. As more seniors and people with disabilities face losing access to healthcare and housing due to the actions of the federal administration, we must also focus on solutions that prevent homelessness before it starts; by making life more affordable, by removing red tape for housing construction, and by continuing to fund homelessness and housing programs that are working. I’m proud to partner with Mayor Bass as we continue this critical work to ensure everyone in our community has a safe and stable place to call home.”
Assemblymember Jessica M. Caloza, (AD 52)
“Los Angeles is ground zero for our homelessness crisis and we need to do everything in our power to get our unhoused neighbors off the streets and connected to much needed services from housing to rehabilitation. I’m encouraged by the progress we’re making and know that all partners need to double down on our efforts to ensure every Angeleno has a safe place to call home – that’s why the State Assembly prioritized $500 million of funding for our homelessness programs in this year’s budget. I’m committed to working with Mayor Karen Bass, LA City Council, LA County Board of Supervisors, and our community partners to build on this momentum.”
Assemblymember Mike A. Gipson, (AD 65)
“We owe it to every member of our Los Angeles community to continue 2025’s progress on homelessness and build on the accomplishments of these past two years. All of us, from the state legislators serving in the Los Angeles Delegation to the Mayor’s team at City Hall to the Councilmembers responding to local crises, have shown that there is common commitment to getting those who need help off of our streets and onto a better pathway. I continue to support solutions-oriented approaches that live up to LA’s promise.”
State Senator Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (SD 28)
“In order to solve a problem, you have to face it head on—and that’s what the City of LA has done through vigorous partnerships of state and local officials, particularly the vision of Mayor Bass. As a member of the Senate Budget Committee, I’ve sought to create real change for the unhoused population by voting for legislation that approved $500 million to address homelessness through the Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention program, which housed nearly 20,000 people in LA County last year.”