Homelessness in CT rises again, but at a lower rate

CT Mirror – Friday, June 19, 2026
By Calista Oetama and Ginny Monk

Connecticut’s homeless population increased for the fifth year in a row — but at a lower rate than the previous two years.

The state’s annual point-in-time count, a census of the homeless population, found that there were 3,847 people experiencing homelessness on the night of Jan. 27, 2026. The number of homeless people increased by 3% between 2025 and 2026, a smaller rise than previous increases of 9% in 2025 and 13% in 2024.

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