By region · United States
Homelessness in Arizona
Approximately 14,200 people experiencing homelessness on a single night in Arizona, per the 2023 HUD Point-in-Time count (rounded).
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Resources on HomelessHelp
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Cities covered
14,200
2023 PIT count
Rank #10
US PIT rank
State context
Phoenix has the largest single-encampment homelessness presence (the Zone) in the Southwest, periodically cleared by court order. CASS is the region's largest single-adult shelter; UMOM is the largest family shelter.
Where to find help
- Call 211 from any phone in Arizona for live shelter referrals. Operators know which beds are available tonight.
- Call 988 if you are in mental-health crisis (US and Canada).
- Use our find-help finder to see resources closest to your location.
- HUD Continuum of Care list for Arizona: view on HUD Exchange ↗. These are the local agencies that coordinate housing programs.
Resources in Arizona
Cities in Arizona on HomelessHelp
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