Title
Consider/Discuss the 2026 Annual Homelessness Update
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Goal 5: Enhance the Quality of Life in McKinney
5.3: Develop sustainable quality of life improvements within the City of McKinney
MEETING DATE: November 3, 2026
DEPARTMENT: Housing and Community Development
CONTACT: Margaret Li, Housing and Community Development Director
Shirletta Best, Community Services Administrator
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council receive a presentation regarding the 2026 Annual Homelessness Update.
ITEM SUMMARY:
This Work Session presentation will include an overview of the previous fiscal year and highlight upcoming efforts for the current fiscal year to address homelessness.
According to the 2026 Point In Time (PIT) Count, the number of individuals experiencing homelessness in the City of McKinney was 240 (0.10% of the total population). Since 2021, the percentage of individuals experiencing homelessness has remained steady at 0.1% of the total population. During the same timeframe, the Continuum of Care (Dallas and Collin County) also maintained a similar percentage of 0.1%.
The City Council budgeted $550,000 in FY 2025-26 of which $330,000 was used to support efforts in addressing homelessness under the Community Support Grant (CSG), including programs such as the FlexFund/LIFT Program ($40,000) and Homeless Prevention/Legal Aid ($50,000). The remaining $200,000 from the McKinney Public Facilities Corporation (MPFC) was allocated to the McKinney Voucher Program (MVP).
In addition, the city received $1,252,537.31 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); of which $1,071,072.31 was allocated to public services, housing rehabilitation, and the Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) program.
To provide a more comprehensive approach towards addressing the community’s needs r...
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