Dallas is making significant strides in the fight against homelessness, with recent data revealing a remarkable 24% reduction in unsheltered homelessness. This achievement sets the city apart from many others across the nation, as Dallas is among a select group of communities bucking national trends in homelessness reduction.

During a special meeting on January 28, 2025, city officials highlighted that Dallas recorded the third-largest decrease in homelessness among 340 communities nationwide. Currently, approximately 37,100 individuals experience homelessness in the city on any given night. The city is set to conduct its annual count of the homeless population this Thursday, inviting community participation to gauge the current situation.

The progress in Dallas has not gone unnoticed. The city has been recognized by the federal administration for its effective strategies in reducing unsheltered homelessness and has been invited to collaborate with other communities seeking to replicate its successful approaches. This recognition has translated into increased federal funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), which has been awarded to Dallas year after year.

As the city continues to target initiatives that fill resource gaps and meet annual needs, the focus remains on sustaining this momentum and further reducing homelessness in the community. The upcoming count will provide crucial data to assess the impact of these efforts and guide future strategies.