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Homelessness in United States Soars to Record High

The number of homeless people in the United States has jumped by 12 percent to a record high, in part because of rent inflation, per a new report.
Homelessness in United States Soars to Record High
Homeless individuals in Santa Monica, Calif., on Nov. 27, 2023. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times
Tom Ozimek
Tom Ozimek
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12/15/2023|Updated: 12/17/2023
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Homelessness has risen sharply in the United States, with a report from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) indicating that about 653,000 people are homeless, the highest count since reporting began in 2007.

Inflation combined with the end of pandemic-era protections against eviction were the key culprits identified in the HUD report, released on Dec. 15. Another major factor noted in the report is the housing supply crunch.
Tom Ozimek
Tom Ozimek
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Tom Ozimek is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times. He has a broad background in journalism, deposit insurance, marketing and communications, and adult education.
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