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Which is better a point in time count or a sheltered count?


Asked by Jesse Hammond on Dec 01, 2021 FAQ



There is variation in count methodology year-to-year within and across communities. Unsheltered counts have more limitations than sheltered counts and there is more variation in methodology. Point-in-time counts are, however, the only measure that enumerates people experiencing unsheltered homelessness in addition to those who are sheltered.
In this manner,
Guides, tools, webinars, and other resources related to Point-in-Time (PIT) count and Housing Inventory Count (HIC) are provided to assist CoCs in preparing for and completing these reports. HUD provides PIT count reports of sheltered and unsheltered persons experiencing homelessness, by household type and subpopulation.
In fact, The Point-in-Time (PIT) count is a count of sheltered and unsheltered people experiencing homelessness that HUD requires each Continuum of Care (CoC) nationwide to conduct in the last 10 days of January each year.
Likewise,
Continuums of Care also must conduct a count of unsheltered people experiencing homelessness every other year (odd numbered years). Each count is planned, coordinated, and carried out locally.
Also,
Earth Sheltered: Dirt covers three exterior sides and the roof (the walls are most often concrete). Earth Bermed: Dirt is pushed up against the exterior walls only, and not onto the roof, yet the roof is usually super-insulated.