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 Coaliti...
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