This document provides information from the 2012 Point-In-Time Count of homeless individuals in Utah, including data on the number of sheltered and unsheltered homeless people statewide and in different regions. It also includes charts showing demographic data on subpopulations, annual trends in homelessness from 2005-2012, and housing inventory information. Additionally, it explains how the PIT count, housing inventory, and assessment of client needs are used to determine the unmet need for different types of housing and services to help end homelessness.

1. 2012 Point-In-Time Count (PIT),
Housing Inventory Chart (HIC), and
a Tool for Determining Unmet Need
Utah State Community Services Office
May 9, 2012

2. PIT Background
• Annual census of homeless individuals in Utah for a
single night (January 25th, 2012)
• Uses HUD’s definition of homelessness and PIT
guidelines - includes those in emergency shelters,
transitional housing and places not meant for habitation,
does not include households that are doubled-up due to
economic hardship
• Number from a single night are “annualized” to estimate
the number of persons that experience homelessness
year-round
• Inventory of housing also conducted
• Data are used for planning and reporting

3. Utah Homeless Point-In-Time Count:
Number on a Single Night: 2012
Utah Continua
%
Salt Lake Change
Number on a County & Mountain- Balance from
Single Night Tooele County lands of State Statewide 2011
# # # # % %
Sheltered 2,273 95 684 3,052 87% 14%
Unsheltered 190 90 195 475 13% 7%
TOTAL 2,463 185 879 3,527 - 13%
Chronic 243 16 71 331 9.4% -9%

4. Adult Subpopulations among Homeless Population on a Single
Night: State of Utah, January 25th, 2012
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000
Chronically Homeless 240 91
Veterans 297 33
Mental Illness 445 113
Sheltered
Substance Abuse 462 76
Unsheltered
HIV/AIDS 22 1
Victims of Domestic Violence 849 56
Unaccompanied Minors 17 1
2012 Utah Homeless Point-In-Time Count

5. Utah Annualized Homeless Point-In-Time
Count: 2005-2012
18,000 0.70%
16,000
0.60% 0.57% 0.60% 0.60%
0.56%
14,000
0.52% 0.53% 0.52%
0.50%
12,000 0.46%
10,000 0.40%
15,525 15,642 16,522
13,690 14,375
8,000 13,362 14,351 0.30%
11,970
6,000
0.20%
4,000
1,932 1,914 1,530 1,470 0.10%
2,000 1,400
812 601 542
0 0.00%
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Annualized Total Count
Annualized Chronic Count
Total Homeless Persons as % of Total Population
2012 Utah Homeless Point-In-Time Count

6. Utah Annualized Chronic Homeless Count: 2005-2012
2,500 16%
14.32% 14%
14.11%
2,000 12.78%
12%
10.23%
10%
1,500 1,932
9.02%
1,914 8%
1,530
1,000
1,470 5.19% 6%
1,400
4.19%
812 3.28% 4%
500
601
2%
542
0 0%
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
2012 Annualized Chronic Count
Utah Homeless Point-In-Time Count
% Chronic of Total Homeless Persons

7. Salt Lake County
Number Homeless % Change
on a Single Night 2012 from 2011-2012
Family of Adult and Minor 961 20%
Households Only Children 8 167%
Households No Children 1,281 25%
Sheltered Total 2,250 23%
Family of Adult and Minor 3 100%
Households Only Children - N/A
Households No Children 153 -3%
Unsheltered
(PNMH) Total 156 -1%
Family of Adult and Minor 964 21%
Households Only Children 8 100%
Households No Children 1,434 21%
Total Total 2,406 21%

8. Housing Inventory Chart (HIC)
• Number of Shelter Beds and Housing
Units on a Single Night

9. Emergency Shelter-ES
Any facility that the primary purpose of which is to provide temporary or transitional shelter for the homeless in general or
for specific subpopulations of the homeless, while they prepare to move into more stable housing. The housing and
services are typically provided for up to 90 days or until specific goals are accomplished by the client.
Transitional Housing-TH
Is one type of supportive housing used to facilitate the movement of homeless individuals and families to permanent
housing. It is housing in which homeless persons may live up to 24 months and receive supportive services that enable
them to live more independently. The supportive services may be provided by the organization managing the housing or
provided by other public or private agencies.
Safe Haven-SH
An SHP component type that serves hard-to-reach homeless persons who have severe mental illness, are on the streets
and have been unable or unwilling to participate in supportive services. The program provides 24-hour residence for an
unspecified duration and may provide support services to eligible persons who are not residents, on a drop-in basis. Safe
Havens do not require participation in services and referrals as a condition of occupancy. Rather, it is hoped that after a
period of stabilization in a safe haven, the resident will be more willing to participate in services and referrals and will
eventually be ready to move to more traditional form of housing.
Permanent Supportive Housing-PSH
Provides long-term (not time-limited), safe, and decent housing for homeless persons with disabilities. Permanent
housing is the ultimate goal of the Continuum, and may be provided in a structure or at scattered sites. Permanent
supportive housing enables homeless persons to live independently.

10. Housing Inventory
Housing Inventory for Salt Lake Continuum: January 2012
1600
1,409
1400 1,326
1200
Number of Beds
989
1000
800
600
400
200
200 49
0
Emergency Shelter Transitional Housing Safe Havens Permanent Supportive Rapid Rehousing or
Housing Prevention

11. Determining Unmet Need
• Number of Homeless Persons on a Single
Night (Point-in-time count)
• Number of Shelter Beds and Housing
Units on a Single Night (Housing
Inventory)
• Provider Assessment of what type of
service persons need to end their
homelessness (Unmet Need)

12. Salt Lake Continuum of Care 2012 Homeless Point-In-Time Count and
Housing Inventory
1600
1,410
1,361
1400 1,320
Number on a Single Night
1,194
1200
986
1000
865
800
600
400
190
200
49 47
0
Unsheltered Emergency Shelter Transitional Safe Haven Permanent
Housing Supportive
Housing
Beds PIT Count
• The actual housing situation for homeless persons relative to current
inventory of shelter and housing

13. Salt Lake Continuum of Care 2012 Determination of Need to End
Homelessness
1800
1,613
1600 Beds Reallocated Persons
1,410
Number on a Single Night
1400 1,320
1200
986
1000
800
613
540
600
427 389
400
200 49 74
0
Emergency Transitional Safe Haven Permanent Rapid Permanent
Shelter Housing Supportive Rehousing Housing Subsidy
Housing
• The redistribution of homeless persons based on what they need in
order to end their homelessness relative to the current stock of housing