Title
Consider/Discuss an Update on 2025 Homelessness
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Enhance the Quality of Life in the City of McKinney
MEETING DATE: November 18, 2025
DEPARTMENT: Housing and Community Development
CONTACT: Margaret Li, Housing and Community Development Director
Shirletta Best, Community Services Administrator
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
• Receive presentation.
ITEM SUMMARY:
• Staff will provide an overview of the previous fiscal year and highlight upcoming efforts for the current fiscal year.
• According to the 2025 Point In Time (PIT) Count, the number of individuals experiencing homelessness in the City of McKinney was 213 (representing 0.10% of the total population). This is a decrease of 26 individuals, compared to 2024.
• In order to support efforts to address homelessness the City Council budgeted $450,000 in FY 2024-25. In addition, $150,000 from the McKinney Public Finance Corporation (MPFC) was used to support the McKinney Voucher Program (MVP); and $200,000 from the McKinney Community Development Corporation (MCDC) was used to fund the Property Maintenance Program (PMP).
• In addition, the city received $1,187,351.18 in funds from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME).
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• The annual PIT Count conducted on January 30, 2025, identified 213 sheltered and unsheltered individuals. This includes individuals who were staying at the McKinney Salvation Army on the night of the PIT Count. However, this statistic does not take into account individuals that are facing housing instability; such as individuals living at a friend’s house.
• The McKinney Homeless Coalition (previously known as the Mayor’s Task Force on Homelessness) conducts monthly meetings with service providers and city staff to address the multifaceted needs of our homeless population. Over the past year the Coalition has been reorganizing and has established three subcommittees: Strategic Planning, Street Outreach, and Public Education. The Coalition has also established the Street Outreach Ambassador Resource (SOAR) Program to better connect with individuals in need of homeless services and to be an added resource to the community.
• In partnership with the numerous service providers in the city, homeless services and programs including legal services, financial assistance, counseling services, transportation, navigation services, housing/shelter, food/supplies, and employment/education were provided to individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
• In September and October 2025, three ordinances were adopted by the City Council to extend enforcement options to address the impacts of homelessness: Camping Prohibition, Physical Occupancy within Downtown Public Spaces, and Aggressive Panhandling.
• On October 21, 2025, the City Council adopted the Better Together Initiative’s Guiding Principles to guide the city’s efforts to address issues associated with homelessness. The Initiative will include the selection of a facilitator to work with staff to develop a strategic plan based on substantial public outreach, needs assessment, and gap analysis.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• In order to provide additional resources to address homelessness the City Council budgeted $450,000 in FY 2024-25 for Homeless Response, FLEX Fund, Pilot Displacement Program, Transit Services, and Community Support Grants. In addition, $150,000 from the MPFC was used to support the MVP that provides housing vouchers for seniors transitioning from the Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) Program to permanent housing; and $200,000 from the MCDC was used to fund the PMP which provides financial assistance for home repairs for qualified residents.
• In addition, the city received $1,187,351.18 in grant funds for FY 2024-25 from the HUD through the CDBG program for public services and housing rehabilitation; and HOME Program for the TBRA program.
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
• N/A