Point-in-Time Count

What is the PIT Count?

The Point-in-Time (PIT) Count, conducted nationwide, surveys sheltered and unsheltered individuals in a geographic area during the month of January. It is a collaborative effort that provides essential insights into the scale of homelessness, the demographic composition of the population, and the effectiveness of various programs and initiatives designed to alleviate homelessness. The PIT Count does not survey individuals or families that are doubled up, living with family and/or friends, or living in hotels or motels. 

2025 PIT Count: Volunteer Registration is OPEN!

The 2025 PIT Count will be held on January 28, 29, & 30.

Volunteer opportunities are available in Alachua, Bradford, Gilchrist, Levy and Putnam counties

  • E2023 PIT Results: Alachua County
    • E2023 PIT Results: Putnam County

    2024 Alachua County PIT Count

    Unsheltered: 346

    Sheltered: 293

    Total estimate on any given night: 639

    2024 Putnam County PIT Count

    Unsheltered: 95

    Sheltered: 25

    Total estimate on any given night: 120

    Conducting the PIT count once per year is critical for several reasons:

    1. Data Collection: The sheltered and unsheltered survey provides essential data on the needs and demographics of people experiencing homelessness. This information helps policymakers, service providers, and advocates understand the scale of the issue and identify trends over time
    2. Resource Allocation: By knowing the extent of homelessness, communities can allocate resources more effectively. This includes funding for housing, outreach programs, mental health services, and other support systems. Accurate data enables targeted interventions to be applied where they are most needed.
    3. Policy Development: The data gathered from the unsheltered survey informs the development of evidence-based policies aimed at reducing and ending homelessness. Understanding the specific challenges faced by the homeless population helps shape programs and initiatives that can lead to sustainable solutions.
    4. Advocacy and Awareness: The annual survey raises public awareness about homelessness and its complexities. The data generated serves as a powerful tool for informing the community about the facts of homelessness in the community.
    5. Tracking Progress: Regularly conducting the unsheltered survey allows communities and their local government agencies to track the effectiveness of their efforts in addressing homelessness. It provides a baseline for measuring progress and adjusting strategies as needed, while placing an emphasis on learning more about the needs of vulnerable sub-populations of people that experience homelessness.

    For questions about the PIT Count, please email info@keystohome.org.