2025 Annual Point-in-Time Count
Utah’s annual statewide effort to count people experiencing homelessness will take place early in the mornings on Thursday, Jan. 30, Friday, Jan. 31, and Saturday, Feb. 1, from 4 to 6 a.m. each day.
The Point-in-Time (PIT) Count helps gather data on people and families living without shelter—those staying on the streets, in vehicles, or other places not meant for housing. This information guides policymakers in setting goals to reduce homelessness and develop services and programs that meet local needs.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Communities across Utah need volunteers to help with this important surveying effort by identifying and interviewing people who were unsheltered on the night of Jan. 29. This count provides essential information to better understand homelessness in Utah.
“Accurately counting Utahns experiencing homelessness is critical, and we rely heavily on volunteers to gather reliable data,” said Wayne Niederhauser, Utah’s State Homeless Coordinator. “With the help of dedicated volunteers, we can better understand and address the needs of people without shelter across the state.”
Volunteers are needed statewide to join teams and connect with people experiencing homelessness. Before the count begins, virtual training sessions will be provided. These sessions will cover:
- How to use the survey app
- Best practices for interviewing Utahns experiencing homelessness
- Information about youth homelessness
- Trauma-informed approaches
Volunteer teams will be assigned specific areas and conduct outreach each morning during the three-day count. Volunteers can sign up for one day, but participating all three days is encouraged to improve data accuracy.
Each area of Utah may organize counts differently, so volunteers should contact the local coordinator in their area.
What is the annual point-in-time count?
- Find homeless persons living on the streets and gather information to connect them with available services.
- Help policymakers and program administrators set benchmarks to measure progress
- Help plan services and programs to appropriately address local needs
- Inform public opinion, increase public awareness, and attract resources.
- Create the most reliable estimate of people experiencing homelessness throughout Utah.
- And most importantly, to make a difference in the lives of those experiencing homelessness!
Contacts for the Statewide Point-In-Time Count
