In early February, the City, in collaboration with the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA), had community volunteers take part in the annual Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count. The results from this count have been released and show a decrease in homelessness in the City of Pico Rivera.
The results released last month from LAHSA show that the City had experienced a 61% decrease from the previous year. In 2024, the number of homeless individuals counted during the Homeless Count was 95, and this year, volunteers canvassing the same areas counted 37 individuals.
These results are promising as they show the commitment and focused efforts through the strategic partnerships of the Los Angeles Homeless Rates Down in Pico Rivera County Sheriff’s Department – Pico Rivera Station, the Gateway Cities Council of Governments, and local outreach providers.
Overall, homelessness is down across Los Angeles County for a second straight year, according to statistics from LAHSA. Unsheltered homelessness in the County decreased by 9.5%. The unsheltered counts reflect the success of encampment resolution programs, such as Inside Safe and Pathway Home, which bring people inside rapidly. Since their inception, the two signature programs have placed 6,317 people in interim housing and permanently housed 1,449 people.
“These results reflect what’s possible when a community comes together with purpose and compassion,” said City Manager Steve Carmona. “While we remain steadfast in protecting the safety and well-being of our neighborhoods, we also recognize that addressing homelessness requires more than enforcement; it requires empathy, coordination, and long-term commitment to helping people rebuild their lives.”
While the numbers show a positive trend, efforts to address the City and the County’s homeless issues continue. Here in the City, Officials remain committed to proactive outreach and long-term solutions. City Staff will use the data provided by the LAHSA to guide service prioritization and resource deployment, and the City will continue to collaborate closely with regional and County agencies to ensure homeless response remains compassionate, effective, and data-driven.
If you or someone you know is experiencing homelessness, visit lahsa.org for available resources.
