Homelessness Statistics for Bay, FL

, Florida

Total Homeless persons in Bay County Florida in 2019

488

There are an estimated 488 homeless individuals in Bay County Florida. That is a 28% change from 2018.

The homelessness statistics listed are collected from HUD and from the Homeless Shelter Directory database for 2019

Sheltered individuals in families

Sheltered individuals in families

17

There are 17 in Bay that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered individuals in families

17

There are 17 in Bay that - together with other family members - are unsheltered
Sheltered individuals in families

Sheltered individuals

116

There are 17 in Bay that are sheltered with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered individuals

338

There are 17 in Bay that are unsheltered with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Sheltered families

6

There are 6 in Bay that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered families

6

There are 6 in Bay that - together with other family members - are unsheltered

Total Homeless families in Bay County Florida in 2019

12

There are an estimated 488 homeless individuals in Bay County Florida. That is a 28% change from 2018.

Chronic Homelessness in Bay County Florida

Total Chronic Homeless in Bay County Florida

34

There are -60 less homeless individuals in Bay County Florida than in 2018. That is a -64% drop .

What is Chronic Homeless?

Chronic homelessness refers to people who have found themselves experiencing homelessness repeatedly and is often accompanied with mental ilness or substance abuse.

Chronically homeless individuals have been on the streets for a long time, potentially years.

Sheltered Chronic

Sheltered chronic

1

There are 6 in Bay that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered Chronic

Unsheltered Chronic

33

There are 6 in Bay that - together with other family members - are unsheltered

Veteran Homelessness in Bay County Florida

sheltered_veteran

Sheltered

15

unsheltered_veteran

Unsheltered

39

Total Veteran Homeless

54

There are more homeless individuals in Bay County Florida than in 2018. That is a % increase.

Youth Homelessness in Bay County Florida

sheltered_youth

Sheltered

17

unsheltered_youth

Unsheltered

21

Total Homeless Youth

38

There are 4 more homeless youths in Bay County Florida than in 2018. That is a 12% increase.

Housing Inventory

Total number of beds in Bay County Florida

217

This figure represents the total number of beds available in all categories of Housing.

Total number of shelters in Bay County Florida

3

What are Emergency Shelters?

Emergency Shelters are places where the homeless can find a safe place to stay in case of sudden loss of housing. There are about 64 emergency shelter beds in Bay County.

What is Transitional Housing?

Transitional Housing are shelters intended to temporarily care for the displaced or chronically homeless population. There are about 75 Transitional Housing beds in Bay County.

What is Permanent Supportive Housing?

Permanent Supportive Housing is a long-term housing service for the elderly or vulnurable population struggling to stay above the poverty line. There are about 60 Permanent Supportive Housing beds in Bay County.

What is Rapid Re-Housing?

Rapid re-housing is a short-term rental assistance service with the purpose of helping people obtain housing quickly, increase self- sufficiency, and stay housed. There are about 18 Rapid Re-Housing beds in Bay County.

Bay County, Florida Homeless Shelters and Services

3 Homeless Shelter Listings in Bay County

Catholic Social Services St. Barnabas House Shelter

Catholic Social Services St. Barnabas House Shelter

Panama City, FL

8 bedroom home that serves as a transitional shelter for families with minor children in Panama City, FL.Hours of OperationMon-Thu 8:30 am-4:30 pm [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Apr 16, 2020
Panama City Rescue Mission

Panama City Rescue Mission

Panama City, FL

Main CampusMen's Shelter:850-769-0783Bethel Village CampusWomen's & Children's Shelter: 850-914-05335-Da [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Apr 16, 2020
Salvation Army Transitional Housing Panama City

Salvation Army Transitional Housing Panama City

Panama City, FL

Transitional Housing is available to clients in need of intensive, residential servicesThere are eight two-bedroom apartments available for families that are homeless or in transitional crisis. [...]

Last Updated Ago Added May 15, 2017

Point-In-Time Count Summary

Total Homeless Total Families Total Chronic Total Veterans Total Youth
2015
SI*
UI*
IFS*
UIF*
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
149
123
34
11


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


13
3


2
23


12
28


23
4
2015 Total 317 16 25 40 27
2016
SI*
UI*
IFS*
UIF*
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
139
127
35
9


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


14
3


5
20


10
29


20
5
2016 Total 310 17 25 39 25
2017
SI*
UI*
IFS*
UIF*
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
129
156
14
37


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


5
9


0
38


15
19


43
0
2017 Total 336 14 38 34 43
2018
SI*
UI*
IFS*
UIF*
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
75
238
34
34


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


9
12


0
94


9
25


17
17
2018 Total 381 21 94 34 34
2019
SI*
UI*
IFS*
UIF*
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
116
338
17
17


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


6
6


1
33


15
39


17
21
2019 Total 488 12 34 54 38
*Key
  • SI: Individuals in shelters
  • UI: Unsheltered individuals
  • IFS: Individuals in families shelters
  • UIF : Unsheltered individuals in families
  • S: Sheltered
  • H: Homeless

Homelessness Behavioral and Performance Statistics

Avg days* Average Length of Time Homeless (days) Average Length of Time Homeless (days) Average Length of Time Homeless (days) Return rate* Rate People Return to Homelessness in 6 Months Rate People Return to Homelessness in 6 Months Rate People Return to Homelessness in 6 Months 1st time* Number of People who are Homeless for the First Time Number of People who are Homeless for the First Time Number of People who are Homeless for the First Time Temp 2 Perm* Rate People Exit from ES, SH, TH, and RRH to PH Rate People Exit from ES, SH, TH, and RRH to PH Rate People Exit from ES, SH, TH, and RRH to PH Supp 2 Perm* Rate People in PSH and OPH Retain or Exit to PH Rate People in PSH and OPH Retain or Exit to PH Rate People in PSH and OPH Retain or Exit to PH
2015 42 5.3% 1354 29.3% 75.9%
2016 39 11.5% 1332 24.7% 100.0%
2017 29 7.0% 1413 16.4% 100.0%
2018 35 9.2% 1108 21.2% 100.0%
2019 18 5.5% 1378 35.1% 100.0%
*Key
  • Avg days: Average Length of Time Homeless (days)
  • Return rate: Rate People Return to Homelessness in 6 Months
  • 1st time: Number of People who are Homeless for the First Time
  • Temp 2 Perm : Rate People Exit from Emergency Shelters, Supportive Housing, Transitional Housing, and Rapid Re-housing to Permanent Housing
  • Supportive 2 Perm: Rate People in Permanent Supportive Housing and Other Permanent Housing Retain or Exit to Permanent Housing

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