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Ventura County reports declines in homelessness; Oxnard records 24% drop, county urges continued housing investments
Summary
County of Ventura presented results of the 2025 point‑in‑time count showing countywide declines in homelessness and notable reductions in Oxnard (24% drop since 2023). County and local leaders credited investments in shelter and housing while noting rising vehicle‑dwelling percentages and ongoing service needs.
Kimberly Albers, Ventura County deputy executive officer and homelessness solutions director, briefed the Oxnard City Council on the 2025 point‑in‑time (PIT) count and related county efforts to address homelessness. The presentation was given as an informational item; council took no action on the report.
Key findings presented by Albers:
- Countywide changes: The county’s PIT count showed an 18.5% decrease in the total number of persons counted as experiencing homelessness from 2023 to 2025, and a 22% decrease in unsheltered homelessness over the same period. - Oxnard: Oxnard recorded a 24% reduction in persons counted (down from 838 in 2023 to 634 in 2025, according to the count presented), which the county linked to targeted local investments in shelter and housing. - Living…
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