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The Point in Time (PIT) count, which is required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, is used in program planning across shelter, housing, and supportive services. The count includes individuals and families who reside in emergency shelter or transitional housing, as well as people who live without shelter.

While an imperfect measure, the annual count is an important tool used to inform priorities for federal, state, and local funding. It also helps identify trends and craft solutions for the needs of vulnerable individuals and families.

This count and its analysis is one of the tools used by The Tucson Pima Collaboration to End Homelessness to track progress in preventing, reducing, and ending homelessness.

Additional information about this year’s count and historical Tucson/Pima County PIT data can be explored here.