2026 PIT Methodology

The Point-in-Time (PIT) count is an important activity for Continuums of Care across the country.  It provides a snapshot of homelessness in each community on a single night in January.  Locally, in Manatee and Sarasota (FL-500), the data collected during the PIT count helps illustrate key trends in homelessness throughout our bi-county continuum, to inform local planning, policy development, and resource allocation to address homelessness and housing insecurity.   

As of this post, HUD has yet to release the night to be counted for January 2026. We are moving forward with all planning and preparation with the expectation that the date should be within the last 10 days of January to be consistent with previous years.

At the upcoming Leadership Council meeting, the 2026 PIT Count Methodology will be presented for approval. A copy of that document is available below. Please submit any questions or comments to spteh@suncoastpartnership.org. The Leadership Council meeting is open to the public and will be held at the Caring Collective, 1750 17th Street, Building J-1, Loevner Conference Room on Thursday, November 13th, 3:30 p.m.