Summary
Over 300 volunteers turned out for the annual homeless count, with 400 signing up. Anecdotally, the LA Riverbed showed considerably fewer people than last year.
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Last discussed Aug 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
Renter aid demand is huge — 4,600 applications in three months — signaling deep affordability strain.
The whole community — better data means better-targeted services and stronger funding applications.
Low-income renters facing rising studio rents remain most at risk of homelessness.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Homeless Services Advisory Committee - Aug 5, 2026
The 2026 count shows homelessness in Long Beach went up overall, driven by a growing sheltered population while unsheltered numbers stayed flat. Staff point to rental affordability — studio rents especially — as the driver, with 4,600 renter aid applications in three months.
Homeless Services Advisory Committee - Feb 4, 2026
Over 300 volunteers turned out for the annual homeless count, with 400 signing up. Anecdotally, the LA Riverbed showed considerably fewer people than last year.
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