DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – Montgomery County has shared its annual Point-in-Time (PIT) Count on Thursday, which showed an overall decline in homelessness.

The total number of people experiencing homelessness in Montgomery County is down seven percent from 2024. However, the number of people sleeping unsheltered rose from 92 to 111.

“One person sleeping unsheltered is one too many,” said Commission President Judy Dodge. “Everyone deserves the dignity of a safe, affordable place to live. We remain committed to addressing homelessness with urgency, compassion and strategic action.”

Every year, in January, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires communities to count both sheltered and unsheltered people. This number is then used by Congress as part of the determinatio

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