Homelessness in Multnomah County rises by 67%, according to report from PSU

PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - A recent report from Portland State University shows homelessness in Multnomah County has increased by 67% since 2023.

PSU’s Homelessness Research and Action Collaborative conducted a Point in Time Count in January 2025 to gather data and provide a snapshot of roughly how many people are experiencing homelessness in a certain area.

The count is required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and helps ensure the region remains eligible for federal funding for housing and homelessness services.

On Jan. 22, 2025, the count found a total of 12,034 people were experiencing homelessness across Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington Counties—a 61% increase for the region.

According to the report, homelessness increased in all three counties since the las