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Palmdale reports drop in point‑in‑time homeless count; Knights Inn Homekey project and Measure A funds highlighted
Summary
City staff and LAHSA presented Palmdale’s 2025 point‑in‑time count and local homelessness response: a Feb. 20 snapshot recorded 122 unsheltered persons and 184 dwellings; the city described partnerships, $1.66M in Measure A allocations and a 100‑unit Knights Inn Homekey Plus conversion in predevelopment.
Palmdale city staff and Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) representatives told the City Council on Oct. 7 that the city’s 2025 point‑in‑time (PIT) snapshot showed fewer people unsheltered than the previous year and described several programs intended to move residents into shelter and permanent housing.
Sophia (city staff) and Heather Varden (LAHSA) presented the count — a HUD‑mandated snapshot taken in February — and explained how demographic surveys and outreach are conducted over a multi‑week period. The presenters reported 122 people “not in a dwelling” and 184 dwellings in the most recent count; staff noted dramatic year‑over‑year drops in some categories that are sensitive to counting methods (for…
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