Fremont sees modest rise in homelessness, sustains improvements realized in 2024, and urges increased regional support
High-level results from the 2026 Alameda County Point-in-Time (PIT) Homeless Count are now available. This biennial survey provides a baseline estimate of the county’s unhoused population at a specific point in time. The 2026 PIT Count was conducted on January 22, 2026.
The 2026 PIT Count identified 852 unhoused individuals residing in Fremont, compared to 807 individuals in January 2024. The results reflect regional stability and preservation of the progress made since 2022, when 1,026 individuals were counted.
The City is encouraged to see that the number of unhoused residents in Fremont has remained relatively stable despite ongoing budget limitations. We remain committed to investing in key programs and services, as outlined in Fremont’s Homelessness Response Plan, which was adopted in 2024. Initiatives such as the Housing Navigation Center, Winter Relief Program, Keep Fremont Housed Program, local shelters, and the Mobile Evaluation Team have helped prevent substantial increases in homelessness.
More detailed 2026 PIT Count results for Fremont, including demographic data, are expected to be released this summer. We will continue to share updates as they become available.
Across Alameda County and the Tri-Cities (Fremont, Newark, and Union City), the 2026 PIT Count shows an overall reduction in the number of unhoused individuals. In Alameda County, unsheltered residents decreased by 18%, with overall homelessness dropping by 13%. These are encouraging results, particularly given the Tri‑Cities’ longstanding partnership and shared financial resources to address homelessness. Fremont continues to provide many services on behalf of the region.
Moving forward, additional regional investment is critical to make real progress toward reducing homelessness throughout the area. Fremont’s partnership with Newark and Union City allows for financial resources to be shared and services to be delivered across city boundaries, ensuring that unhoused residents have access to vital shelter, healthcare, and case management. This partnership also helps facilitate large encampment resolution, including recent efforts at Fremont’s Vallejo Mill Park and Isherwood Park, where all impacted individuals were offered shelter and transitional services. New investments—such as the upcoming Natalie’s Place interim housing program in South Fremont—will help support similar efforts in the future.