OLYMPIA, Wash. — The growth rate of homelessness in Washington slowed in 2025, according to the annual Point In Time (PIT) count and the Department of Commerce’s Snapshot of Homelessness report .

Despite this, the number remains a concern to Commerce Director Joe Nguyễn.

“Too many people in our communities don’t know where they’re going to sleep at night, or if they’ll be safe when they try to rest,” said Director Nguyễn. “Thanks to support from the Legislature and Governor Ferguson, Commerce is investing in programs that help people stay housed, and provide a path back to stability for those who need it.”

On January 30, the PIT count identified 22,173 people experiencing homelessness in Washington, excluding King County’s unsheltered count.

Of these, 33% were unsheltered and 67% w

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