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Homelessness in Washington
Approximately 28,000 people experiencing homelessness on a single night in Washington, per the 2023 HUD Point-in-Time count (rounded).
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Resources on HomelessHelp
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Cities covered
28,000
2023 PIT count
Rank #4
US PIT rank
State context
Washington consistently ranks in the top 5 states for unsheltered homelessness rate, driven by housing costs in the Puget Sound region. The state Department of Commerce administers the Consolidated Homeless Grant. King County's regional approach was restructured in 2022 with the King County Regional Homelessness Authority.
Where to find help
- Call 211 from any phone in Washington 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 Washington: view on HUD Exchange ↗. These are the local agencies that coordinate housing programs.
Resources in Washington
Cities in Washington on HomelessHelp
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