Homeless Count Sees 26 Percent Drop from a Year Ago

The 2025 Point-in-Time (PIT) Count reflects meaningful change, showing a 26% decrease in homelessness across Contra Costa County compared to last year. On a single night in January, 2,118 people were identified as experiencing homelessness, 725 fewer people than in 2024.

This progress is a result of the hard work and collaboration across Contra Costa Health, our Health, Housing & Homeless Services (H3) team, and a strong network of community partners. Together, we are making a measurable impact.

Additional highlights from the 2025 PIT Count include:


  • Homelessness decreased by more than 30% in Central, East and West County.

  • Temporary and permanent housing beds increased by 34% since 2023.

  • Substantial local progress, including a 60% drop in Martinez, 46% in Richmond and 40% in Antioch.

These results underscore the importance of the services we provide to support some of our community’s most vulnerable residents.

CCH is working hard on many fronts to create more housing opportunities. In recent years, we’ve opened two Homekey facilities, including El Portal Place, which began welcoming residents in October. We know the work is far from over, but we also know it’s making a difference.

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