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Homelessness in Utah
Approximately 3,500 people experiencing homelessness on a single night in Utah, per the 2023 HUD Point-in-Time count (rounded).
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Resources on HomelessHelp
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Cities covered
3,500
2023 PIT count
Rank #33
US PIT rank
State context
Utah was widely (sometimes inaccurately) cited as having 'ended chronic homelessness' in the 2010s. The reduction was real but partial and was reversed in the early 2020s as funding shifted.
Where to find help
- Call 211 from any phone in Utah for live shelter referrals. Operators know which beds are available tonight.
- Call 988 if you are in mental-health crisis (US and Canada).
- Use our find-help finder to see resources closest to your location.
- HUD Continuum of Care list for Utah: view on HUD Exchange ↗. These are the local agencies that coordinate housing programs.
Resources in Utah
Cities in Utah on HomelessHelp
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