The 2026 Point-in-Time Count
1,484 words, 8 minutes read time. Happy New Year! A new year means new challenges, new opportunities, and new numbers. At the end of January 2026, the bi-annual Homeless Census or “Point-in-Time Count” will be performed, so let’s take a look at what it is, why it’s so important, and why we’ll be talking about it for years to come.