To the members of the:
CITY COUNCIL
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May 20, 2025
Council Memorandum
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Carlsbad
Memo ID# 2025032
To:
From:
Honorable Mayor Blackburn and Members of the City Council Gary Barberio, Deputy City Manager, Community Services
Mandy Mills, Director of Housing & Homeless Services
Via:
Re:
Chris Shilling, Homeless Services Manager
Shelia Cobian, Assistant City Manager ~
Point-in-Time Count (PITC) 2025 Results (Districts -All) The Point-in-Time Count {PITC) is conducted annually to collect an unduplicated count of sheltered and unsheltered individuals and families experiencing homelessness across the United States. This count is a bi-annual requirement of the Department of Housing and Urban Development {HUD) for all Continuums of Care {Coe) who receive federal funding. The Regional Taskforce on Homelessness (RTFH) manages the San Diego County's Coe and has elected to exceed this requirement by conducting the count annually each January.
The city uses multiple measurements to evaluate the effectiveness of reducing its unsheltered homeless population. The annual PITC is one data source to gauge the year-over-year demographic trends and approximate the number of homeless persons living in Carlsbad. The PITC is conducted one night per year to collect data on homelessness in our region. While it does not give the complete picture on how many people experience homelessness throughout the year, it does provide data about the approximate number of homeless persons there are on a given night. It is one of the tools used nationally to assess progress each year toward the goal of reducing homelessness and is often used for funding decisions.
The following information reflects the 2025 PITC data officially released by RTFH on May 20, 2025. Regionally, the San Diego County's unsheltered homeless PITC decreased by about 7%. The City of Carlsbad saw a decrease in the total unsheltered numbers from 112 individuals in 2024 to 101 individuals in 2025 {-10%). There were 61 people who were counted living in vehicles which is about 60% of the total unsheltered count. This was an increase in five people counted living in vehicles compared to last year. It is important to note that the count occurred prior to the implementation of the updated unlawful camping ordinance which includes vehicles and the launch of the new vehicular outreach program.
Community Services
Housing & Homeless Services
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive I Carlsbad, CA 92008 I 442-339-2810 t Point-in-Time Count (PITC} 2025 Results (Districts -All) May 20, 2025
The following graph displays pertinent information for Carlsbad from the 2025 PITC:
Data 2024 2025 Change
Carlsbad Unsheltered 112 101 -11
North County Coastal Unsheltered 596 510 -86
San Diego County Region Unsheltered 6110 5714 -396
Change
-9.8%
-14.4%
-6.5%
The full reports from the RTFH are attached to this memorandum. Please note there is incorrect data reflected in the sheltered population for Carlsbad that city staff are trying to correct with the RTFH. The report should reflect:
• There are 50 shelter beds available for homeless men in Carlsbad. However, there are shelter beds that are being incorrectly attributed to Carlsbad, showing that there are 65 total shelter beds available with 42 utilized.
• City staff are not aware of any safe haven beds, but the report reflects 20 safe haven beds available with 17 utilized.
• City staff are also trying to correct the inventory of permanent supportive housing beds as we believe it should reflect 55 as opposed to 70.
The inaccurate shelter beds erroneously increase our total count, which will throw off year over year comparisons. The report shows a total sheltered and unsheltered count of 160 compared to 189 last year, which reflects a 15% decrease. However, city staff believe both figures contain incorrect sheltered information. City staff believe the correct information should reflect a total of 143 in 2025 compared to 150 for 2024, which is approximately a 5% decrease.
Below are some important points to receive context around the data:
• The unsheltered population number is in line with what volunteers reported out to city staff during the PITC.
• Carlsbad makes up approximately 3.5% of the region's population, but less than 1.8% of the region's unsheltered population.
• The North County Coastal unsheltered population decreased from 596 individuals in 2024 to 510 individuals in 2025, a decrease of 14.4%.
• The North County overall area experienced a 16% decrease in the unsheltered population. The North County Region, including inland areas, accounts for approximately 17% of the homeless population in San Diego County for the 2025 PITC.
Point-in-Time Count (PITC) 2025 Results (Districts -All) May 20, 2025
North County Coast I
7.7% orth County Inland
9.5%
C1tyof
San Otego
59.2%
Regional Breakdown
SHELTERED+ UNSHELTERED
% of the Region
City of San
Diego
East County
59.2%
14.3%
E t County
14.3%
Total Homeless
Persons
5,866
1,416
While the PITC data is useful data to point out regional trends, it only provides a snapshot of information which may or may not accurately reflect the size of the city's homeless population over a sustained period of time. For this reason, the PITC does not provide enough conclusive Point-in-Time Count (PITC) 2025 Results (Districts -All) May 20, 2025
evidence to determine achievement towards the City Council's goal of reducing homelessness in Carlsbad. Staff will continue to report on a variety of data points to inform the City Council and the public about the progress the city is making toward its goal to reduce homelessness.
Attachment A: San Diego CoC Region 2025 Point-in-Time Count Data cc: Geoff Patnoe, City Manager
Cindie McMahon, City Attorney
Christie Calderwood, Chief of Police
Paz Gomez, Deputy City Manager, Public Works
Laura Rocha, Deputy City Manager, Administrative Services San Diego Coe Region
2025 Point-in-Time Count Data
San Diego Region
Emergency Shelter Safe Haven Transitional Housing
3,059 67 1,065
Total: 9,905
* Includes Caltrans Count of 411
Homeless Profile % of Unsheltered # of Homeless % Sheltered Persons* Persons Persons*
Veteran 7% 408 6%
Families 1% 46 31%
Youth 7% 377 28%
Chronically Homeless 46% 2,609 32%
*Percentages rounded to nearest whole number
Attachment A
Unsheltered
5,714*
# Sheltered
Persons
235
1,292
1,176
1,341
Housing Inventory Beds Utilization
Emergency Shelter 3,712
Safe Haven 73
Transitional Housing 1,333
Permanent Supportive Housing 7,683
Rapid Re-Housing 2,198
Other Permanent Housing 2,030
RTFH
SAN DIEGO'S
REGIONAL LEADER
ON HOMELESSNESS
San Diego Continuum of Care 2025 WeAIICount City Totals 82%
92%
80%
83%
100%
82%
'
2024-2025
Year Comparisons
2024-2025
2024 Total 2025 Total Overall Change
Region Total Total % of Total
San Diego Region 10,605 9,905 -7%
2024-2025 2024-2025 2024-2025
Unsheltered Sheltered Changed Overall Change
Change % ofTotal
Veteran -25% -27% -26%
Families -72% -13% -19%
Youth (TAY) -22% -18% -20%
Chronically Homeless -3% 25% -5%
Caltrans -31% N/A -31%
2023-2024
2024 2025 Unsheltered
Unsheltered Unsheltered Change
Region Count Count % of Total
San Diego Region 6,110 5,714 -6%
2024 2025 2024-2025
Sheltered Sheltered Sheltered Change
Region ES TH SH Total Total % of Total
San Diego Region 3,177 1,258 60 4,495 4,191 -7%
2025 Sheltered Count breakdown by Project Type
ES TH SH
3,059 1,065 67
RTFH
SAN DIEGO'S
REGIONAL LEADER
ON HOMELESSNESS
San Diego Continuum of Care 2025 WeAIICount City Totals Page I 2 North County Coastal
7.7%
City of
San Diego
59.2%
Regional Breakdown
SHELTERED+ UNSHELTERED
RTFH
City of San
Diego
East County
% of the Region
59.2%
14.3%
North County Inland
9.5%
East County
14.3%
Total Homeless
Persons
5,866
1,416
SAN DIEGO'S
REGIONAL LEADER
ON HOMELESSNESS
San Diego Continuum of Care 2025 WeAIICount City Totals Page I 3 RTFH
SAN DIEGO'S
REGIONAL LEADER
ON HOMELESSNESS
2025 PITC-Regional and Cities Breakdown
2025 2024 2025 Sheltered
Unsheltered Unsheltered
Region City ES TH SH Total Total Total
Unsheltered Unsheltered
Central San Diego City Region 2038 432 42 2512 3,354 3,489 Carlsbad 42 0 17 59 101 112
Oceanside 79 77 0 156 318 361
North Coastal Encinitas (San
Region Dieguito, Solana
Beach & Del 29 15 0 44 91 123
Mar)
Coronado 0 0 0 0 1 0
South
National City 139 5 0 144 135 174
Region Chula Vista 83 61 0 144 470 503 (Sweetwater)
Imperial Beach 0 0 0 0 17 20
El Cajon 309 386 0 695 344 283
La Mesa 4 5 0 9 52 53
Lemon Grove 0 0 0 0 110 111
East Santee 0 0 0 0 53 73
Region Alpine 0 0 0 0 0 0 (Crest-Dehesa)*
Lakeside* 0 0 0 0 47 52
Spring Valley 0 0 0 0 106 129 (Casa de Oro)*
Escondido (NC
Metro & Hidden 195 28 8 231 307 401
Meadows)
North Inland
Vista (Bonsall) 65 56 0 121 144 170
Region Poway 0 0 0 0 9 1
Fallbrook* 76 0 0 76 16 7
San Marcos 0 0 0 0 30 35
Ramona* 0 0 0 0 9 13
TOTAL 4,191 5,714 6,110
*Regions with an asterisk represent unincorporated regions. 2024-25
Unsheltered
Change
% Change
-3.9%
-9.8%
-11.9%
-26%
N/A
-22.4%
-6.6%
-15%
21.6%
-1.9%
-0.9%
-27.4%
0 -9.6%
-17.8%
-23.4%
-15.3%
800%
128.6%
-14.3%
-30.8%
-6.5%
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Carlsbad
California
2025 Point-in-Time Count Data
City of Carlsbad
Emergency Shelter Safe Haven Transitional Housing
42 17 0
Total: 160
Homeless
Profile
% Unsheltered # Unsheltered % Sheltered
Persons Persons Persons
Veteran N/A 0 36%
Families 11% 11 N/A
Youth 11% 11 5%
Chronic 57% 58 53%
Housing Inventory Beds
Emergency Shelter 65
Safe Haven 20
Transitional Housing
Permanent Supportive Housing 70
Rapid Re-Housing 72
Other Permanent Housing
RTFH
Unsheltered
101
# Sheltered
Persons
21 0
3 31
Utilization
65%
85%
49%
100%
SAN DIEGO'S
REGIONAL LEADER
ON HOMELESSNESS San Diego Continuum of Care 2025 WeAIICount City Totals Page 11 City
City of Carlsbad
City
City of Carlsbad
RTFH
SAN DIEGO'S
REGIONAL LEADER
ON HOMELESSNESS
ES
42 2024-2025
Year Comparisons
2025 Total 2024 Total
Total Total
160 189
2025 2024
Unsheltered Unsheltered
Count Count
101 112
TH
0 2024-2025
Overall Change
% of Total
-15.3%
2024-2025
Unsheltered Change
% of Total
-9.8%
SH
17 San Diego Continuum of Care 2025 WeAIICount City Totals Page I 2