The East Bay Rental Housing Association invites you to participate in the biennial Point-in-Time (PIT) Count. This crucial event helps Alameda County understand the scale of homelessness in our community. They are seeking 500 or more volunteers to ensure a comprehensive and successful count. The PIT Count will be held on Thursday, January 22, 2026.

What is PIT Count?

The Point-in-Time Count is an estimated census of people experiencing homelessness, including both sheltered and unsheltered individuals in a 24-hour period.  The count occurs every two years in January.  The PIT Count is required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).  This count includes individuals and families sleeping outside, in vehicles, in emergency shelters, and transitional housing.

Why is PIT Count Important for cities in Alameda County and How is the Information Used?

The collection of this data is used:

• to measure the scale of homelessness
• to track changes over time
• to inform local strategic planning and city operations and interventions
• to guide policy decisions about where to allocate resources and funding for services and intervention sites
• in additional to funding decisions and grant applications, it ultimately helps cities to track and measure the effectiveness of local policies, programming, services, funding, and overall efforts to combat homelessness

Why Volunteer?

Your participation is key to the success of the PIT Count. Volunteers help in surveying, data collection, and engagement with the homeless community. Your contribution will provide invaluable insights that aid in the development of targeted solutions.

We Need You:

• Individuals: Bring your compassion and commitment to make a difference.
• Private Sector: Show your corporate social responsibility by encouraging employee participation.
• Community Organizations: Collaborate with us to strengthen our community's response to homelessness.

Sign up for the Point In Time Count