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Homeless Data

The Data Behind the Best Decisions to End Homelessness

Through data-driven decision-making and collective impact, The Planning Council takes ending homelessness in our region very seriously. As a long-time partner within the region’s Continuums of Cares (CoC) and the HMIS (Homeless Management Information System), we are at the forefront of efforts to prevent and end homelessness in the greater Hampton Roads region and beyond. And it all begins with systematically and methodically collecting and interpreting data to develop sustainable solutions.

The Data Team supports several Continuums of Care to help prevent homelessness and provide housing to those at risk of becoming homeless in Virginia:

  • Greater Virginia Peninsula Homelessness Consortium
  • Southeastern Virginia Homeless Coalition
  • Bringing an End to All Homelessness (BEACH – Virginia Beach)
  • Portsmouth Homeless Action Consortium
  • Central Virginia Continuum of Care

Visit Hampton Roads HMIS

“As a non-profit organization serving survivors of violence and individuals or families who are unhoused, our partnership with The Planning Council has been priceless. Their deep understanding of the non-profit sector, homeless services, and strategizing community solutions has assisted Samaritan House, Inc. to refine, clarify, and communicate the goals achieved by program participants and the great work completed by agency employees. The Planning Council’s compassionate approach and expertise in database systems also helped us to identify and communicate ongoing needs for our community members and agency. This resulted in more effective strategic planning, collaboration, reporting, migration of information, and efficient case management. Samaritan House is incredibly grateful for our partnership with The Planning Council and highly recommend them to any agency looking to improve their quality of practices and community services.“

– LaShonda Carson, Program Director at Samaritan House

Southeastern Virginia Homeless Coalition  

Southeastern Virginia Homeless Coalition (SVHC) serves as a regional Continuum of Care (CoC) organization, responsible for coordination and management of local, federal and state funding for homeless services. SVHC includes more than 40 member agencies and individuals working to address homelessness across 1,700 square miles and six jurisdictions: the cities of Norfolk, Chesapeake, Suffolk, and Franklin, as well as Isle of Wight and Southampton counties.

Each year, homeless coalitions across the country conduct a Point in Time Count (PIT) count to estimate the number of persons experiencing homelessness living in their respective region and Housing Inventory Count (HIC) during the same 24-hour period in January. The 2025 Point in Time Count was conducted across the six jurisdictions that comprise the Southeastern Virginia Homeless Coalition. Overall, 637 persons were counted in 2025, reflecting a 5% decrease over the 2024 count of 670. As the Lead Agency, The Planning Council, prepared the 2025 Southeastern Virgina Point in Time Count (PIT) & Housing Inventory Count (HIC) Report on behalf of SVHC.

Greater Virginia Peninsula Homelessness Consortium

The Greater Virginia Peninsula Homelessness Consortium (GVPHC) serves as a regional Continuum of Care (CoC), the forum responsible for coordination and management of federal, state and local funding for homeless services. GVPHC is a regional body whose mission is to develop, sustain and coordinate a comprehensive continuum of care for citizens at risk of and experiencing homelessness. The GVPHC is comprised of six jurisdictions in eastern Virginia: Newport News, Hampton, Poquoson, Williamsburg, James City County, and York County.

Each year, at one point in time during the same 24-hour period in January, GVPHC conducts a Point in Time (PIT) count  to estimate the number of persons experiencing homelessness, and Housing Inventory Count (HIC) to identify how many beds are available. The 2025 Point in Time Count was conducted across the six jurisdictions that comprise the Greater Virginia Peninsula Homelessness Consortium. Overall, 456 person were counted in 2025, which is a 11% increase over the 2024 count of 412 persons. As the Lead Agency, The Planning Council, prepared the 2025 Greater Virgina Peninsula Point in Time Count (PIT) & Housing Inventory Count (HIC) Report on behalf of GVPHC.

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