LTC 371-2024 Homeless Point In Time Census Results - August 2024MIAMI BEACH
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
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LETTER TO COMMISSION
Honorable Mayor Steven Meiner and Members of the City Commission
Eric Carpenter,City Manager~~
August 29,2024
Homeless Point In Time Census Results -August 2024
The purpose of this LTC is to transmit the Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust's (Homeless Trust)
results for the Point in Time (PIT)Census conducted on August 22-23,2024,as noted in LTC #355-
2024,dated August 20,2024.
Conducted biannually in January and August,the PIT count offers a snapshot of the unhoused
population at a specific moment.It reflects the conditions at that particular moment in time but does not
capture the dynamic and fluctuating nature of the unhoused population.Factors such as seasonal
variations,temporary crises,or individuals in transitional situations may not be fully represented.
Therefore,the PIT count should be understood as an estimate rather than a precise scientific
measurement of homelessness over time.
Managed by the Homeless Trust,the Homeless Outreach Services Division,a division within the
Department of Housing and Community Services,Miami Beach Police Department Homeless
Resource Officers,and volunteers participated in the August PIT Census.According to the results by
the Homeless Trust (see below),the City's unsheltered homeless population is 132.The Homeless
Trust will release the sheltered population count at a later date.
EEEI HOMELESS TRUST CENSUS RESULTS &COMPARISON:August 24,2023 to August 22,2024
UNSHELTERED HOMELESS COUNT #ON 8n24/23 #ON 8n22/24 Difference +/.%
City of Miami-City of Miami,City Limits 534 619 85 16%
City ofMiami Beach-Miami Beach 152 132 -20 -13%
Miami-Dade County-South Dade,South of Kendall
Drive to Monroe County Line 67 45 -22 -33%
Miami-Dade County-Unincorporated Miami-Dade
County.North of Kendall Drive to Broward Countv line 227 208 -19 8%
Subtotal-#ofUNSHELTERED Homeless:980 1004 24 2%
As recommended by the Homeless Trust,for data analysis,the City should compare current PIT
Census results to the census that was conducted approximately one (1)year prior.According to the
PIT results,the City of Miami Beach has experienced a 13%reduction in unsheltered homelessness
since the previously comparable PIT Census was conducted in August 2023,when the unsheltered
homeless population count was 152.
We remain committed to our collaborative efforts with City departments and partners.Despite ongoing
challenges,we are dedicated to advancing our mission of providing compassionate support to those in
need through effective engagement,services,and enforcement.
Should you have additional questions,please contact Alba Tarre,Department Director,Office of
Housing and Community Services,at 305.673.7491 or via email at albatarre@miamibeachfl.gov.4,
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