Homelessness Statistics for Sarasota, FL
Total Homeless persons in Sarasota County Florida in 2019
1,135
There are an estimated 1,135 homeless individuals in Sarasota County Florida. That is a -5% change from 2018.
The homelessness statistics listed are collected from HUD and from the Homeless Shelter Directory database for 2019
Sheltered individuals in families
151
Unsheltered individuals in families
9
Sheltered individuals
584
Unsheltered individuals
391
Sheltered families
41
Unsheltered families
4
Total Homeless families in Sarasota County Florida in 2019
45
There are an estimated 1,135 homeless individuals in Sarasota County Florida. That is a -5% change from 2018.
Chronic Homelessness in Sarasota County Florida
Total Chronic Homeless in Sarasota County Florida
241
There are -6 less homeless individuals in Sarasota County Florida than in 2018. That is a -2% 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
84
Unsheltered Chronic
157
Veteran Homelessness in Sarasota County Florida
Sheltered
71
Unsheltered
40
Total Veteran Homeless
111
There are more homeless individuals in Sarasota County Florida than in 2018. That is a % increase.
Youth Homelessness in Sarasota County Florida
Sheltered
61
Unsheltered
22
Total Homeless Youth
83
There are 26 more homeless youths in Sarasota County Florida than in 2018. That is a 46% increase.
Housing Inventory
Total number of beds in Sarasota County Florida
1,463
This figure represents the total number of beds available in all categories of Housing.
Total number of shelters in Sarasota County Florida
5
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 561 emergency shelter beds in Sarasota County.
What is Transitional Housing?
Transitional Housing are shelters intended to temporarily care for the displaced or chronically homeless population. There are about 342 Transitional Housing beds in Sarasota 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 414 Permanent Supportive Housing beds in Sarasota 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 146 Rapid Re-Housing beds in Sarasota County.
Sarasota County, Florida Homeless Shelters and Services
5 Homeless Shelter Listings in Sarasota County
North Port Social Services
North Port, FL
Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm, Food bus fare gas vouchers provided.Services:Social Services is a division within the Department of General Services [...]
Resurrection House
Sarasota, FL
Clothing, food, showers, laundry, day resource center for the homeless. A 501 (c)(3) non-profit, faith-based organization, Resurrection House serves as a day resource center to the homeless of Sarasot [...]
Salvation Army Shelter - Center of Hope
Sarasota, FL
Emergency Shelter /food/ vouchers/ and other assistance provided. Emergency shelter services are available to anyone in need, regardless of race, creed, age or gender. We have m [...]
Harvest House Transitional Centers
Sarasota, FL
Harvest House Transitional Centers is a not-for-profit social service provider located in Sarasota, FL. We provide affordable, faith-based, residential drug & alcohol treatment & supportive services, [...]
Our Mother's House
Venice, FL
Mission: We offer single mothers and their children a safe and secure environment in which to achieve increased self-sufficiency through education, vocational training and personal growth. [...]
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 |
523 455 198 22 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
71 10 |
36 179 |
95 57 |
56 28 |
| 2015 Total | 1,198 | 81 | 215 | 152 | 84 | |
| 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 |
607 612 197 52 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
66 13 |
39 255 |
99 62 |
70 27 |
| 2016 Total | 1,468 | 79 | 294 | 161 | 97 | |
| 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 |
597 605 188 57 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
60 14 |
36 234 |
77 72 |
58 27 |
| 2017 Total | 1,447 | 74 | 270 | 149 | 85 | |
| 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 |
519 435 221 17 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
71 5 |
69 178 |
59 49 |
44 13 |
| 2018 Total | 1,192 | 76 | 247 | 108 | 57 | |
| 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 |
584 391 151 9 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
41 4 |
84 157 |
71 40 |
61 22 |
| 2019 Total | 1,135 | 45 | 241 | 111 | 83 | |
- 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 | 68 | 15.2% | 3514 | 23.6% | 84.9% |
| 2016 | 70 | 11.2% | 3433 | 27.2% | 86.9% |
| 2017 | 65 | 13.5% | 3508 | 25.1% | 87.9% |
| 2018 | 63 | 10.7% | 3436 | 24.6% | 86.6% |
| 2019 | 69 | 12.0% | 3095 | 20.3% | 80.9% |
- 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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