Colorado Springs: Mayor Yemi responds to 2026 PIT Count showing 19% fewer people experiencing homelessness

~ In a recent statement, Mayor Yemi Mobolade expressed his satisfaction with the results of the 2026 Point-in-Time Count released by the Pikes Peak Continuum of Care. The count, which provides a one-night snapshot of homelessness in the community, identified 1,413 people experiencing homelessness. This is a significant decrease from last year's count of 1,745 individuals, representing a 19% decrease.

The Point-in-Time Count also revealed a decrease in unsheltered homelessness, with only 308 people identified compared to 522 in 2025. This marks a 41% decrease and is seen as a positive reflection of the hard work being done in the community to connect individuals with shelter, services, housing, and support.

Mayor Mobolade emphasized that while this count only represents one night, it is still an encouraging sign of progress. He credits this decrease to the efforts being made every day by various organizations and individuals in the community.

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The City of Colorado Springs has been actively involved in addressing homelessness through various initiatives such as street outreach, public safety coordination, shelter support, cold weather response, encampment management, neighborhood cleanups, and investments in long-term housing solutions. However, Mayor Mobolade acknowledges that meaningful progress cannot be achieved by government alone.

He recognizes that this progress is a result of collaboration between different partners such as service providers, nonprofit and faith-based organizations, outreach teams, volunteers, businesses, public safety professionals and individuals with lived experience. Together they have been working towards addressing one of the most complex challenges faced by their community.

While there is still much work to be done in addressing homelessness in Colorado Springs, these results serve as a reminder that coordinated efforts and hope can make a difference. The City will continue to work alongside its partners to make homelessness rare and brief while ensuring compassion and public safety for those experiencing it. Their ultimate goal is to achieve long-term stability for individuals and families facing homelessness.

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