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Homelessness in Hawaii
Approximately 6,200 people experiencing homelessness on a single night in Hawaii, per the 2023 HUD Point-in-Time count (rounded).
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Resources on HomelessHelp
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Cities covered
6,200
2023 PIT count
Rank #21
US PIT rank
State context
Hawaii has the highest per-capita homelessness rate of any US state, driven by the housing-cost gap. Native Hawaiians are dramatically overrepresented. IHS is the state's main shelter provider.
Where to find help
- Call 211 from any phone in Hawaii 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 Hawaii: view on HUD Exchange ↗. These are the local agencies that coordinate housing programs.
Resources in Hawaii
Cities in Hawaii on HomelessHelp
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