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Kings County reports 27% drop in point-in-time count; collaborative outlines housing and shelter plans
Summary
The Kings County Homelessness Collaborative presented its 2024–25 annual report, citing a 27% decrease in the 2025 point-in-time count, new permanent supportive housing units and plans for a low-barrier shelter and supportive services hub.
The Kings County Homelessness Collaborative presented its 2024–25 annual report to the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, reporting a 27% reduction in the county’s point-in-time (PIT) count for 2025 compared with 2024 and outlining ongoing work to expand housing and shelter options.
Leticia Hinojosa of the Kings Tillery Homeless Alliance said the PIT count fell from 412 in 2024 to 302 in 2025. The collaborative reported notable declines in several subgroups: a 41% drop in women, 76% fewer families, 72% fewer children, a 74% decline among people fleeing domestic violence and a 48% decrease in veterans. The group also reported increases in chronic homelessness (31%), self-reported mental illness (17%) and self-reported lack of affordable housing as a cause of homelessness (86%).
The collaborative credited new housing for much of the progress: 94 permanent supportive housing units came online during the reporting period, and the county launched its first behavioral-health bridge housing with 27 units. Jeff Garner, executive director of KCAO, said outreach capacity has increased from five to 20 outreach workers and highlighted a new shower trailer and other services.
The collaborative outlined work in progress including a low-barrier shelter planned in Hanford (site on Moyna Road), a centralized kitchen and a phased project KCAO estimates at $22 million for three phases with phase one costing roughly $8 million. Staff said they are pursuing grants and local donations and plan to break ground on the low-barrier shelter in January 2026.
Why it matters: The collaborative’s report signals measurable reductions in homelessness tied to housing placements and expanded outreach, while also identifying gaps—particularly for chronically homeless people and older adults—that require further resources.
What’s next: The collaborative will continue to seek funding for the shelter/campus project, expand outreach and increase coordination with city partners and local service providers. County staff and community partners asked the board to maintain support as the projects move toward construction and operation.
