# U.S. veteran homelessness trends and funding

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/us-veteran-homelessness-trends-and-funding
> Updated: 2026-09-14T16:45:57.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

U.S. veteran homelessness reached an all-time low in 2025, with 32,495 veterans experiencing homelessness, marking a 1.2% decrease from the previous year. While national numbers have fallen by more than 56% since 2010 due to federal investments, state-level trends remain uneven. For example, Oregon and Mississippi saw increases, while California recorded the largest numerical decline.

In response to ongoing needs, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced $1.17 billion in grants for fiscal year 2027 to support 680 organizations. This funding includes $855 million for the Supportive Services for Veteran Families program to assist with case management and housing loss prevention, and $318 million for the Grant and Per Diem program, which focuses on transitional housing and specialized services for vulnerable groups such as women veterans and the elderly.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-14: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announces $1.17 billion for veteran homelessness

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced $1.17 billion in fiscal 2027 grants to 680 organizations to prevent and address veteran homelessness through specialized housing and support services.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-department-of-veterans-affairs-announces-117-billion-for-veteran-homelessness

### 2026-08-21: U.S. veteran homelessness hits record low despite state-level increases

U.S. veteran homelessness hit an all-time low in 2025, though increases were reported in 25 states. California saw the largest numerical decline in veteran homelessness.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-veteran-homelessness-hits-record-low-despite-state-level-increases

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