The 2022 Point in Time Count estimated 9,300 people experiencing homelessness at a point in time in Sacramento County, while Sacramento Steps Forward estimates between 16,500 - 20,000 people experiencing homelessness in the County on an annual basis - with at least 70% being unsheltered. This is double the number of our unhoused neighbors in 2019, both as a point in time as well as on an annual basis.
The County Park Rangers in 2018 issued 2,058 camping citations and closed 5,639 camps. This failed "Whack A Mole" Strategy creates significant housing and employment barriers for people experiencing homelessness
Your Mom or Dad? Your sister or brother? Your son or daughter? Your next door neighbor?
The 2022 Point in Time Count estimated 9,300 people experiencing homelessness at a point in time in Sacramento County, while Sacramento Steps Forward estimates between 16,500 - 20,000 people experiencing homelessness in the County on an annual basis - with at least 70% being unsheltered. This is double the number of our unhoused neighbors in 2019, both as a point in time as well as on an annual basis.
2022 POINT IN TIME COUNT: 9,300 PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS: A 67% INCREASE SINCE 2019
The Nexus Between Rent Increases & Increases in Homelessness
in Sacramento County: 2005 - 2022:
SRCEH Fact Sheet
LOWER AMERICAN RIVER BACTERIA STUDY:
Birds Most Consistent Source of Contamination
The Central Valley Water Board, Sacramento Regional County Sanitation District, Sacramento Area Sewer District, Sacramento Stormwater Quality Partnership, and Sacramento County Regional Parks are collaborating on a phased study to identify the sources of fecal pollution in the lower 6-miles of the American River. See map below
The results of Phase 2 were published in June, 2022. Initial results in the Phase 2 study indicate that birds are the largest and most consistent source of fecal contamination, followed by dogs in some areas. Humans were not a significant or consistent source of fecal contamination during the 2021 sampling period. See Detection Frequency graph below
If you are homeless, please call 211 for help.
Find food, shelter, housing, transportation, income [CalWORKs, G.R. SSI], legal and health care resources in the our publication, Peoples Guide to Health, Welfare & Other Services
NOTE: Given the lack of funding, we were not able to create a 2020 edition - but the resources in the Guide - while there are a few changes - should still help you find the resources you need
