Homelessness Data, Chronic Homelessness, and # Chronic Homeless Housed

Desired Result:  Below Target


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Analysis of Performance
  • This is a quarterly metric.
  • The Northern Colorado Continuum of Care (NoCO CoC) reports all data to the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS).
  • Data is sourced from the HMIS lead agency, Homeward Alliance.
  • Total number of clients enrolled in HMIS across Fort Collins was 2,753 in Q1 of 2026.
  • The total number of people experiencing chronic homelessness (12 months or more) was 364 during this reporting period.
  • 64 households experiencing chronic homelessness were exited into permanent housing.Data is evaluated based on comparison to prior quarter.

  • Rates of chronic homelessness did not decrease this quarter, due to multiple factors.
  • Service closures across the region have increased people experiencing homelessness accessing services in Fort Collins, driving up local numbers of clients.
  • Shelter beds for men have decreased (Rescue Mission's main location on Jefferson St remains closed after their August 2025 fire), which may have resulted in fewer men receiving resources and/or connecting with housing counselors.
  • Housing costs continue to rise while wages remain stagnant.
  • Housing vacancy rates remain low.
Metric Definition
In partnership with Homeward Alliance, data for this metric comes from the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS), which is utilized by agencies across the Northern Colorado Continuum of Care. https://www.nocococ.org/
Why Is This Important?
This is important because the data helps us understand who is experiencing homelessness and to deliver efficient services from our response system. It helps us understand unique categories of people in the system, know who is eligible for existing resources, and find opportunities for targeted services to fill gaps.
City Organization Impact on Performance
Medium – The City Organization has a medium impact on the performance of this metric due to the amount of resources committed to homelessness initiatives in general, and funding of the Homelessness Lead Specialist position specifically.
Benchmark Information
No applicable benchmarks—data and dashboard specific to Fort Collins, although we may set our own benchmarks in the future.