Summary
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.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
Renter aid demand is huge — 4,600 applications in three months — signaling deep affordability strain.
Data helps the city target services and funding where need is growing.
Low-income renters facing rising studio rents remain most at risk of homelessness.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Long Beach Continuum of Care - Retreat - Oct 13, 2026
The annual count shows homelessness in Long Beach went up this year, driven largely by housing affordability and rising studio rents. Veteran homelessness is down, thanks to VA collaboration. The board wants more data in next year's count.
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.
Long Beach Homeless Count Rises as Shelter Use Increases
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