The Point-in-Time (PIT) count is a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) mandated count of sheltered and unsheltered people experiencing homelessness. The count is traditionally conducted on a specific night (i.e., a single “point in time”) during the last two weeks in January in order to minimize duplicated counts and give a more accurate picture of homelessness in Nevada.
The PIT is conducted to:
Measure and monitor trends and changes in homelessness on local and national levels and
track progress toward ending homelessness.
Help communities understand what resources are needed and strategize the best ways to use them to end homelessness