2026 Point-in-Time (PIT) County in San Francisco County

The Point-in-Time Count is an Annual Census of people experiencing homelessness and is a crucial initiative to understand and address homelessness in San Francisco. By conducting an accurate and comprehensive count of homeless individuals, we gain valuable insights into their unique needs and challenges. This knowledge, in turn, enables us to create more effective strategies to provide assistance, support, and resources to those experiencing homelessness in our community.

Point-in-Time Count Details:
When: January 29th, 2026
Where:  Opportunities are available throughout San Francisco.
How Can I Help?:
There are several volunteer roles for the Point-in-Time Count. Your jurisdictional lead will provide more information and training information. Here are some ways you can help:

• Interview people experiencing homelessness using the Counting Us Mobile App
• Identify known locations where people experiencing homelessness stay in the Counting Us Mobile App
• Lead a team of volunteers to assigned areas to conduct interviews
• Manage interview incentive supplies for distribution to people completing the full interview
• Monitor real-time data collection for quality and integrity through the Command Center (HMIS experience preferred)
• Spread the word about volunteering for the Count

Interested in Volunteering for the HUD Point In Time (PIT) Homeless Count?
The San Francisco community is actively recruiting volunteers to participate in the upcoming HUD PIT count. If you would like to participate in the count, simply click the link provided and complete the Volunteer Registration form.

Known Location Surveys:

Sign up to indicate ahead of the count locations you have identified or think a person(s) who may be experiencing homelessness is sheltering (e.g., a building alcove, under a bridge, in a car/RV). The mobile app drops a pin at your location if you sign on in real-time, or you can enter an exact address. This information helps us to prioritize volunteer resources on the actual night of the count. You may sign up for just this option, or this option AND to assist with the actual night count. Additional information can be found here and a 1-minute training can be found here.

Day of the count:

Volunteers will be requested to work in shifts generally between the hours of 5:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. (i.e., from check-in to completing counts and surveys at assigned locations to check out). The unsheltered count focuses on teams coming together to drive to designated areas and/or canvass by foot to count at exact mapped locations and complete surveys with willing people experiencing homelessness encountered.