Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Montgomery County commission reports 32% rise in homelessness, urges urgent investment in eviction prevention and housing supports
Summary
The county—s Interagency Commission on Homelessness reported a 32% increase in overall homelessness (Jan. 29 point-in-time count) and a 98% rise in family homelessness, and recommended boosting eviction prevention, rapid rehousing, permanent supportive housing, and rental assistance to avoid further increases.
The Interagency Commission on Homelessness told Montgomery County councilmembers that the county—s point-in-time count on Jan. 29, 2025, showed a 32% overall increase in homelessness from 2024 and a 98% jump in family homelessness to 204 households with children.
"Rising rents and inflation continue to push residents, especially families, to the brink," Chief Hong said, summarizing the commission—s findings and the strain created by the expiration of COVID-era federal funding.
The commission urged a suite of prevention- and…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
