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Vermont's homeless population has increased by 200% in five years, reaching 3,386 people in the 2025 Point-in-Time Count.

The state's shelter capacity is significantly below the current need, with only 602 household placements available.

The Point-in-Time Count likely underestimates the true number of unhoused individuals due to methodological limitations.

Burlington is grappling with increased unsheltered homelessness and is working on solutions like providing sanitation resources and secure storage.

An updated study on homelessness in Vermont has revealed that the crisis is escalating, with a 200% increase in the number of unhoused people in the past five years.

The study is annually conducted by the Housing and Homelessness Aliance of Vermont, Chittenden County

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