The unhoused population in Toronto has surged to an estimated 15,400 individuals, marking a significant increase from 7,300 reported in April 2021. The 2024 Street Needs Assessment emphasizes the severity of the crisis, which cannot be resolved by any single entity. Contributing factors include a lack of affordable housing, unmet health needs, inadequate income supports, and substance use issues. The report also highlights the overrepresentation of racialized communities, specifically Indigenous and Black individuals, among the unhoused population, as well as an increase in 2SLGBTQ+ individuals facing homelessness.
Toronto's 2024 Street Needs Assessment homelessness survey found that the unhoused population more than doubled in three years, reaching an estimated 15,400 last fall.
The survey states that the homelessness crisis cannot be tackled by any single organization, sector, or level of government alone.
Research indicates that the surge in homelessness is fueled by a shortage of affordable housing, unmet health needs, inadequate income support, and individual challenges with substance use.
The survey revealed a pronounced overrepresentation of racialized individuals in homelessness, with nine percent identifying as Indigenous and 58 percent as Black.
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