The following information reflects the 2023 Point-in-Time data from the City of Carlsbad. These numbers were officially released by the Regional Task Force on the Homelessness on June 8, 2023. In 2023, the City of Carlsbad saw a 13% decrease in the number of individuals experiencing homelessness in our city:

2019: 161 individuals (59 sheltered; 102 unsheltered) 
2020: 147 individuals (53 sheltered; 94 unsheltered)
2022: 118 individuals (43 sheltered; 75 unsheltered)
2023: 103 individuals (43 sheltered; 60 unsheltered)

Homelessness is a national and statewide problem that affects all cities. Learn more about the issue of homelessness in Carlsbad: 

• 2019 Point in Time Count
• 2020 Point in Time Count
  
• 2022 Point in Time Count
• 2023 Point in Time Count

The count is not without its limitations. As communities like the City of Carlsbad improve on their homeless data collection, we are able to get a more accurate picture of people experiencing homelessness in our community. 

Background documents

• Staff report seeking approval to support low income veterans housing (02/14/17)
• City Council staff report seeking approval of the Homeless Response Plan (10/17/17) 
• City Council staff report seeking approval for a contract providing 2.5 social workers (05/22/18)
• City Council staff report update on the Homeless Response Plan implementation to date (05/15/19)
• Community Discussion on Homelessness (8/28/19) 
• 2019 Point in Time Count
• 2020 Point in Time Count
• 2022 Point in Time Count
• Boise decision (sleeping and camping on public property)