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LAHSA to review 2026 homeless count numbers

Filed: Aug 27, 2026 at 1:00 AM ET
Summary: The Los Angeles City Council voted to investigate and review this year’s point-in-time homeless count conducted by LAHSA. Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson said some South L.A. census tract figures appear inaccurate, citing an unsheltered count more than 10 times higher than prior years and concerns about possible over- and undercounting across areas.
WHO: Los Angeles City Council; Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson; Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA)
WHAT: City Council called for a review/investigation of the 2026 point-in-time homeless count numbers, citing potential overcount in some areas and undercount of people staying in shelters elsewhere.
WHEN: Aug 26, 2026 at 11:10 PM ET
WHERE: Los Angeles, CA
WHY: No specific cause was reported beyond the event itself.
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