Point-in-Time (PIT) Count

Overview: Point-in-Time (PIT) Count

The Point-in-Time (PIT) Count is an annual census capturing a single-night snapshot of individuals experiencing homelessness in Marion County.

Conducted every January, the PIT Count helps identify neighbors staying in shelters, transitional housing, or unsheltered locations. This vital data informs local and national strategies to address homelessness, measures progress toward equity goals, and supports funding decisions for critical housing solutions.

Each number represents a real person—a neighbor deserving of safe, stable, and affordable housing.

Explore this page to learn more about the PIT Count and its role in building a more inclusive Indianapolis. You can also click HERE to view the PIT Overview One-Pager.

2026 PIT Count Volunteers

Thank you to all our community volunteers who participated in the 2026 PIT Count! We engaged a record number of Indianapolis residents, and this could not have happened without you. Our team will begin engaging shelter and housing providers for their portion of the Count. Once the data has been submitted to HUD and analyzed, we look forward to sharing the insights your efforts helped us glean.

Again, we see you and appreciate you!

PIT Dashboard

Data in our dashboards reflects real human lives. This data is critical in understanding the experience of homelessness in Indianapolis. CHIP actively supports data quality measures within the Continuum of Care to ensure our neighbors’ experiences are accurately reflected.

The Point-in-Time (PIT) Dashboard reflects the number of individuals included in the annual PIT Count, a single-night snapshot of homelessness in Indianapolis. PIT data is submitted to Congress to inform federal policy and is a tool for measuring progress toward our local community goals.

For questions about specific dashboards or to request specific information, access our Data Request Form.