Homelessness in Los Angeles County and the city of Los Angeles rose 1.2% and 3.4% respectively, in 2026, snapping a two-year streak of declines as economic pressures and a drop in housing subsidies pushed more residents onto the streets. What we know:According to the 2026 Greater LA Homelessness Count, unhoused population estimates reached 73,000 in LA County and 45,194 within the city of LA. Unsheltered homelessness rose by 3.3% across the county and 7.9% within city limits, driven significantly by an increase in people living in recreational vehicles. That drop contributed to more than 5,000 fewer pople receiving permanent housing," said Paul Rubenstein, LAHSA Chief of Staff. The city of Los Angeles will continue developing an independent homeless response strategy aimed at replacing its 30-year administrative reliance on LAHSA.