TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Council Member Brenda McNair, Committee Chair
FROM: Homelessness and Mental Health Committee
DATE: January 5, 2026
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Receive Presentation from the Fayetteville-Cumberland County Continuum of Care on the annual Point in Time CountTitle
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COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
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Relationship To Strategic Plan:
Goal IV: The City of Fayetteville will be a highly desirable place to live, work and
recreate.
Executive Summary:
City Council is asked to receive the presentation from the Fayetteville-Cumberland County Continuum of Care on the annual Point in Time (PIT) Count. A HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) is a regional planning body mandated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to coordinate funding, housing, and services for people experiencing homelessness within a specific geographic area, aiming for a community-wide strategy to end homelessness through collaboration and resource integration. It brings together nonprofits, local governments, service providers, and advocates to create a unified system for housing, support, and moving people toward self-sufficiency.
Background:
On September 4, 2025, the Fayetteville-Cumberland County Continuum of Care presented a homelessness overview and update on the Point-in-Time (PIT) Count to the Homelessness and Mental Health Committee.
The Point in Time (PIT) Count is a federally required, community-led census that measures the number of sheltered and unsheltered people experiencing homelessness on a single night each year. The 2025 PIT Count was conducted on January 24, 2025. While data is still in the preliminary until confirmed by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, initial results indicate a slight increase in homelessness compared to the previous year.
Issues/Analysis:
Because the PIT Count reflects only one night, it may not capture the full extent of homelessness in the community and can underestimate the true scale of need. For this reason, the PIT Count is best used alongside other data resources such as HMIS, local service provider reports, and trend analyses to assess system strengths, identify gaps, and guide strategies to improve housing outcomes in Fayetteville.
Budget Impact:
None.
Options:
• Receive the Fayetteville-Cumberland County Continuum of Care PIT Count presentation.
• Do not receive the Fayetteville-Cumberland County Continuum of Care PIT Count presentation.
Recommended Action::Recommended Action
Accept the Fayetteville-Cumberland County Continuum of Care PIT Count presentation.
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Attachments:
NC-511 CoC Presentation Fayetteville City Council