Homelessness Statistics for Broward, FL
Total Homeless persons in Broward County Florida in 2019
2,803
There are an estimated 2,803 homeless individuals in Broward County Florida. That is a 21% change from 2018.
The homelessness statistics listed are collected from HUD and from the Homeless Shelter Directory database for 2019
Sheltered individuals in families
434
Unsheltered individuals in families
28
Sheltered individuals
1019
Unsheltered individuals
1322
Sheltered families
136
Unsheltered families
8
Total Homeless families in Broward County Florida in 2019
144
There are an estimated 2,803 homeless individuals in Broward County Florida. That is a 21% change from 2018.
Chronic Homelessness in Broward County Florida
Total Chronic Homeless in Broward County Florida
856
There are 434 more homeless individuals in Broward County Florida than in 2018. That is a 103% increase.
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
201
Unsheltered Chronic
655
Veteran Homelessness in Broward County Florida
Sheltered
93
Unsheltered
126
Total Veteran Homeless
219
There are more homeless individuals in Broward County Florida than in 2018. That is a % increase.
Youth Homelessness in Broward County Florida
Sheltered
79
Unsheltered
29
Total Homeless Youth
108
There are -33 more homeless youths in Broward County Florida than in 2018. That is a -23% drop .
Housing Inventory
Total number of beds in Broward County Florida
3,697
This figure represents the total number of beds available in all categories of Housing.
Total number of shelters in Broward County Florida
16
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 930 emergency shelter beds in Broward County.
What is Transitional Housing?
Transitional Housing are shelters intended to temporarily care for the displaced or chronically homeless population. There are about 642 Transitional Housing beds in Broward 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 1834 Permanent Supportive Housing beds in Broward 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 227 Rapid Re-Housing beds in Broward County.
Broward County, Florida Homeless Shelters and Services
16 Homeless Shelter Listings in Broward County
Broward Partnership for the Homeless Central Campus
Ft Lauderdale, FL
All homeless housing interventions in Broward County are accessed through Broward County's Homeless Coordinated Entry and Assessment Screening, Information and Referral (CEASIR). Please contact the Ho [...]
Jubilee Center of South Broward Inc
Hollywood, FL
Not a Homeless Shelter. This is a Homeless Services organization.Soup Kitchen/ Food Pantry/clothing and outreach providedSocial Services "Monday-Friday 10:30am-12:30pm [...]
The Homeless Voice Shelter
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Housing Locations South Florida Central Florida North FloridaWhat to expect when you call Empathetic and non-judgmental listening and emotional su [...]
Salvation Army Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale, FL
The emergency night shelter is an open door shelter that provides beds to homeless individuals without children. Homeless individuals can place their name on the list for drawing by calling or by walk [...]
Covenant House Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Our Residential Center welcomes you 24 hours, 7 days a week, 365 days a year with no questions asked. If you need a safe place to stay, please contact us. We accept all youth ages 11-21 in [...]
Lippman Youth Shelter
Oakland Park, FL
The Lippman Youth Shelter is a short term crisis runaway shelter for troubled and abused children from 12 years old to 17 years old. [...]
The Caring Place Broward Outreach Center
Hollywood, FL
This full-service, 90-bed facility is located on the corner of Scott Street and Dixie Highway in Hollywood, serving homeless men and women in South Broward County. Located adjacent to the Browar [...]
Broward Partnership Pompano Beach Center
Pompano Beach, FL
All homeless housing interventions in Broward County are accessed through Broward County's Homeless Coordinated Entry and Assessment Screening, Information and Referral (CEASIR). Please contact the Ho [...]
BC Central Homeless Assistance Center
Fort Lauderdale, FL
If you are experiencing homelessness, you must call the HOMELESS HELPLINE 954.563.HELP (4357) (Broward County only)Operated by The Broward Partnership for the Homeless, 200 bed facility with com [...]
Hope South Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Hours: Mon-Thurs 8:30AM - 5PMFri: 8:30AM - 4PMSat-Sun: Closed If you are experiencing homelessness or dangerously close to becoming homeless in Browa [...]
BluePearl Pet Hospital
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Broward County Homeless Helpline. Anyone seeking Broward County Homeless information / referral or a homeless individual / family in Broward County. The Homeless Helpline provides a si [...]
Haitian Evangelical Baptist Church
Pompano Beach, FL
Provides a food pantry. Wednesdays and Fridays: 10am to 2pm. [...]
St. Laurence Chapel Homeless Day Shelter
Pompano Beach, FL
St. Laurence Chapel is the working name for the Episcopal Mental Health Ministries, Inc.Located next to the Broward Outreach Center (BOC).Hours: Direct Client Services are prov [...]
Austin Hepburn Senior Mini Center
Hallandale Beach, FL
Food pantry (Hallandale Beach, Hollywood, Pembroke Park, West Park, Dania Beach and Miramar) 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, or emergency as needed [...]
Rebel's Drop in Center
Hollywood, FL
Free drop in center that helps those with mental health or substance abuse.HoursMonday through Friday: 3 to 8 pmWeekends and holidays: Noon to 5 pmThe center has ea [...]
Point-In-Time Count Summary
| Total Homeless | Total Families | Total Chronic | Total Veterans | Total Youth | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | ||||||
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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 |
1304 795 492 24 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
151 9 |
135 292 |
137 110 |
156 35 |
| 2015 Total | 2,615 | 160 | 427 | 247 | 191 | |
| 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 |
1085 759 435 23 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
139 9 |
139 261 |
129 81 |
107 37 |
| 2016 Total | 2,302 | 148 | 400 | 210 | 144 | |
| 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 |
1107 930 386 27 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
130 7 |
155 403 |
92 105 |
127 27 |
| 2017 Total | 2,450 | 137 | 558 | 197 | 154 | |
| 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 |
1013 843 436 26 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
123 8 |
190 232 |
116 73 |
101 40 |
| 2018 Total | 2,318 | 131 | 422 | 189 | 141 | |
| 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 |
1019 1322 434 28 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
136 8 |
201 655 |
93 126 |
79 29 |
| 2019 Total | 2,803 | 144 | 856 | 219 | 108 | |
- 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 | 127 | 16.0% | 3171 | 45.6% | 97.1% |
| 2016 | 108 | 17.0% | 3368 | 44.3% | 96.9% |
| 2017 | 93 | 15.2% | 3949 | 45.2% | 97.5% |
| 2018 | 102 | 14.4% | 3613 | 48.1% | 98.1% |
| 2019 | 115 | 14.0% | 3370 | 43.0% | 97.3% |
- 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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