Shelters and Resources


Homelessness

If you or someone you know is experiencing homelessness or is at risk of experiencing homelessness, please visit the Homeless Services main page.

 

2025 Point-in-Time (PIT) Count Results 

10 year trends of sheltered and unsheltered individuals from 2016 to 2025. The graph shows a 12% increase in Arlington County homelessness. 19% increase in unsheltered homelessness. 10% increase in sheltered homelesness.

 

Each year, the Continuum of Care conducts a Point-in-Time Count to understand the scope of homelessness in our community. Please see a summary of 2025’s results here: 2025 PIT Results Summary(PDF, 752KB). This year, Arlington Virginia’s Continuum of Care also conducted a parallel count of youth and young adults. To learn more about the outcomes of this effort, please see a summary here: 2025 Youth PIT Results Summary(PDF, 845KB). Data from Arlington, VA is part of a regional analysis and annual report on homelessness by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) Homeless Services Planning and Coordinating Committee. Learn more at www.mwcog.org/homelessnessreport.

 

Resources for Partners

More resources for providers can be found here.

Contact Us

Economic Independence Division
2100 Washington Blvd. Arlington, VA 22204
703-228-1350
703-228-1788 TTY 
dhs@arlingtonva.us

 

Manage Your Benefits Online!

You can check your eligibility, apply for public assistance programs, and manage your account online through Virginia CommonHelp. Click here to learn what documentation and information you will need when you apply.
 

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