BALTIMORE, MD (Monday, November 3, 2025) – The Mayor’s Office of Homeless Services (MOHS) and the Baltimore City Continuum of Care (CoC) are in need of volunteers to help conduct the 2026 Point-in-Time (PIT) Count of sheltered and unsheltered people experiencing homelessness in Baltimore City. This year’s PIT Count kicks off at Our Daily Bread, 725 Fallsway, Baltimore, MD 21202 on Sunday, January 25, 2026 and Monday, January 26, 2026 from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Register for the 2026 Point-in-Time Count here.

The Point-in-Time (PIT) Count is a HUD-mandated assessment that provides a snapshot of how many people are experiencing sheltered and unsheltered homelessness in a community on a given night in January. The count is a community-wide effort that relies on the support of the CoC, city agencies, and community members. Volunteers are needed to canvass Baltimore City and administer surveys to individuals experiencing homelessness. The survey administered helps collect information that will support improving intervention strategies, and allow communities to assess their progress in reducing homelessness. 

Here’s how it works:
Small groups of volunteers (four to six people in each group) will be led by an experienced homeless services provider to canvass Baltimore City streets to survey individuals experiencing homelessness. All volunteers must be at least 18 years of age and will be required to participate in a mandatory training session and ideally be able to commit to participating for both nights. 

Interested individuals should use the link below to register as a volunteer. Once registered, you will receive additional information, details, and instructions regarding the 2026 PIT Count. 

The deadline to register is Monday, December 15, 2025. If you have any questions or would like to learn more, please contact Janae Jeter (Janae.Jeter@baltimorecity.gov). 

>>>> Register for the 2026 Point-in-Time Count. 

In case you missed it, the view the results of the 2025 Point-in-Time Count.

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About the Mayor’s Office of Homeless Services 
The Mayor’s Office of Homeless Services (MOHS) leads the City of Baltimore’s response to homelessness through policy, programs, and partnerships. MOHS works closely with local agencies, nonprofits, and the Baltimore City Continuum of Care (CoC) to implement a data-driven, person-centered, and trauma-informed approach to making homelessness rare and brief in Baltimore City. 

Contact:
Jessica Dortch
Public Information Officer
(410) 746-7933
Jessica.Dortch@baltimorecity.gov