The 2024 Homeless Point in Time (PIT) Count for Hawaiʻi County revealed a decrease in homelessness across the island.

The report highlights a 28% overall reduction in homelessness, with a total decrease of 285 people from the previous year.

Notable Highlights from the PIT Report include the following:

• Total Homelessness: A decrease of 285 individuals, resulting in a 28% overall reduction in homelessness in Hawaiʻi County.
• Family Homelessness: A reduction of 14 families, marking a 25% decrease in families experiencing homelessness.
• Veterans Homelessness: A reduction of 12 veterans, achieving a 24% decrease in veterans experiencing homelessness.

The top three reasons cited for the current living situation of individuals experiencing homelessness are: Family/relationship conflict (23.4%), Inability to afford rent (18.5%), and Disability, which includes mental, physical, or substance use (13%).