Brandie V. Knazze Commissioner of the Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) | LinkedIn
Brandie V. Knazze Commissioner of the Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) | LinkedIn
The City of Chicago has released its 2025 Annual Homelessness Report, fulfilling the requirements of ordinance O2023-1011. This report aims to educate the Chicago City Council and the public about the city's housing and homeless systems, providing recent data and outcomes to demonstrate progress in these areas.
The report aligns with Mayor Brandon Johnson's commitment to addressing homelessness in the community. It follows the US Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH)’s Principles for Addressing Encampments as a framework, which is mandated by ordinance.
The document outlines the current state of homelessness in Chicago using year-end data from 2024 and findings from the 2025 Point-in-Time Count conducted on January 23, 2025. Additionally, it details activities by various city departments, including the Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) and the Department of Housing (DOH), aimed at engaging individuals living in encampments or unsuitable habitation locations with an objective to transition them into permanent housing.
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