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North Dakota Conducts Annual Homeless Count
The Point-in-Time Count aims to measure homelessness and identify service gaps across the state.
Jan. 27, 2026 at 7:39pm
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The North Dakota Continuum of Care (ND CoC) will conduct its annual Point-in-Time (PIT) Count of people experiencing homelessness in the state on January 28. The data collected during the PIT Count is used to measure homelessness at local, state, and national levels, and helps identify strengths, service gaps, and inform system planning and responses.
Why it matters
The PIT Count is a crucial tool for understanding the scope of homelessness in North Dakota and guiding efforts to address it. The data collected helps policymakers, service providers, and community leaders make informed decisions about resource allocation and program development to support those in need.
The details
The PIT Count requires strong regional engagement, with area leads coordinating volunteers to collect data from homeless service providers and identify unsheltered individuals. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires CoCs to conduct an annual count of sheltered people experiencing homelessness, and the ND CoC also includes a count of unsheltered individuals.
- The PIT Count will take place on January 28, 2026.
The players
North Dakota Continuum of Care (ND CoC)
The ND CoC is responsible for conducting the annual Point-in-Time Count and using the data to measure homelessness and guide service planning across the state.
Brandon Dettlaff
The executive director of the North Dakota Housing Finance Agency (NDHFA), which acts as the Collaborative Applicant for the state's CoC.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
HUD requires CoCs to conduct an annual count of sheltered people experiencing homelessness, and the ND CoC also includes a count of unsheltered individuals.
What they’re saying
“The data collected during the Point-in-Time Count is used to measure homelessness at a local, state and national level. The information helps to identify strengths and service gaps, increase public awareness, measure progress, and assist local entities with system planning and responses.”
— Brandon Dettlaff, Executive Director, North Dakota Housing Finance Agency
“To complete the count requires strong regional engagement that is coordinated by an area lead who works with volunteers to collect clean and current data from homeless service providers while law enforcement, healthcare and other providers work to identify persons who are unsheltered.”
— Brandon Dettlaff, Executive Director, North Dakota Housing Finance Agency
What’s next
The ND CoC will use the data collected during the January 28 Point-in-Time Count to identify strengths, service gaps, and inform system planning and responses to address homelessness across the state.
The takeaway
The annual Point-in-Time Count is a critical tool for understanding the scope of homelessness in North Dakota and guiding efforts to support those in need. By working with regional partners and volunteers, the ND CoC is able to gather comprehensive data to drive informed decision-making and resource allocation.
