More than half of the homeless people who were tallied lived outdoors, in vehicles or in other places not meant for habitation.
San Mateo County’s navigation center under construction on Dec. 30, 2022, in Redwood City, Calif. San Mateo County’s homeless population spiked 18% over the last two years, according to the latest official estimate, even as local officials added around 300 shelter beds to help people get off the street.
“This means fewer individuals in less safe situations such as on the street or in tents,” Claire Cunningham, director of the county’s Human Services Agency, said in a statement. “And shelters provide case management and supportive services to help residents move toward permanent housing.” Contra Costa County’s numbers are expected soon, while Santa Clara County, which took its tally last year, will not count again until 2025.
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