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New homelessness reports available
2025 Homelessness in Washington Report published
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on the 2026 edition, which is due to the Legislature in December. You can find the most recent reports and past versions on the Homelessness Response website under the section titled
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2025-2030 Local homeless plans update
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Counties submitted their local government homeless housing strategic plans for 2025 to 2030. These documents guide local efforts to reduce homelessness by outlining strategies, actions,
timelines, and success measures that support the 2024-2029 State Homeless Housing Strategic Plan's vision: Everyone experiencing homelessness and housing instability has swift, equitable
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