Multnomah County, Oregon, introduces a real-time homelessness tracker to improve data accuracy and inform policy.

Multnomah County, Oregon, has launched a new monthly Homelessness Dashboard, providing real-time data on homelessness and services. The dashboard tracks the number of people entering and exiting homelessness and those receiving rent assistance. Developed to improve data accuracy, it reflects an increase in the homeless population, attributed to better data collection rather than an actual rise in homelessness. The tool highlights factors like rising rents and evictions, aiming to inform policy decisions and track progress in addressing the crisis.