Los Angeles City Council members voted to investigate concerns that this year’s point-in-time homeless count has “glaring problems.” Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson cited possible overcounts in parts of South L.A. and undercounts of people staying in shelters, pointing to LAHSA data showing one tract’s unsheltered numbers rising more than 10 times versus prior years.
WHO:Los Angeles City Council; Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson; LAHSA (Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority)
WHAT:City Council calls for a review/investigation of the accuracy of the annual point-in-time homeless count, citing potential overcounting in some areas and undercounting in shelters.
WHEN:Aug 26, 2026
WHERE:Los Angeles, CA
WHY:Council members said the count numbers appear inaccurate, with potential overcounting of unsheltered people in some areas and undercounting of people staying in shelters.
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