San Diego County Releases Homelessness Data for Unincorporated Areas

New dashboard provides transparency on homeless population and services in outlying communities.

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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San Diego County has started publishing monthly data on homelessness in its unincorporated areas, including the number of individuals who accepted aid and those who became newly homeless or found housing. This move comes after calls for more transparency from local leaders.

Why it matters

Tracking homelessness data for unincorporated areas is important to understand the full scope of the crisis in the region and target resources effectively. Previously, this information was not readily available, making it difficult to assess the needs of vulnerable residents living outside of the county's major cities.

The details

The new dashboard, hosted on the County Office of Homeless Solutions website, shows that in December, outreach workers aided 213 unsheltered individuals in unincorporated communities. An additional 96 people became newly homeless, while 115 stopped being homeless, with 81 finding some form of housing or shelter.

  • The dashboard was launched in February 2026.
  • The most recent data is from December 2025.

The players

Dijana Beck

Director of the County Office of Homeless Solutions.

San Diego County

The local government that oversees unincorporated areas and has launched the new homelessness dashboard.

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What they’re saying

“By sharing this data openly, we're not only demonstrating progress but also inviting collaboration to strengthen solutions for our most vulnerable residents.”

— Dijana Beck, Director of the County Office of Homeless Solutions (San Diego Union-Tribune)

What’s next

The county plans to continue publishing monthly reports on homelessness in unincorporated areas, providing regular updates on the crisis and the effectiveness of outreach efforts.

The takeaway

The new homelessness dashboard is a step towards greater transparency and collaboration in addressing the needs of vulnerable residents living outside of San Diego's major cities. By sharing this data, the county hopes to spur further action and solutions to support the homeless population in unincorporated communities.