LA County Point in Time Count Shows Stability in Torrance

Published on July 28, 2026

The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) has released the 2026 Point-in-Time Count, showing homelessness remained relatively stable in Torrance while the number of improvised dwellings declined.

“These results reflect the dedication of our City staff and community partners who work every day to connect people experiencing homelessness with housing and supportive services, including our Street Outreach Team, the Community Lead Officers of the Torrance Police Department, and our interim housing site operated by Harbor Interfaith Services,” said Mayor Sharon Kalani.

While the number of unsheltered individuals remained essentially unchanged from last year, the number of improvised dwellings declined from 134 to 124.

“I joined volunteers during this year’s Point-in-Time Count, so I saw firsthand that these improvised dwellings are often the most visible signs of homelessness in our community,” Mayor Kalani said. “Seeing that number decline is encouraging.”

Improvised dwellings include tents, cars, vans, RVs and makeshift shelters that tend to remain in place and are highly visible to residents. By comparison, the number of individuals experiencing unsheltered homelessness can fluctuate as people move between City jurisdictional boundaries, locations, shelter, services and housing.

* Includes Harbor Interfaith Services (3290), two Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) facilities, and Family Promise of the South Bay.

** Includes cars, vans, RVs, makeshift shelters and tents.

The decrease in sheltered individuals reflects a correction to last year’s reporting and does not represent a reduction in available shelter capacity.

The annual Point-in-Time Count provides a one-night snapshot of homelessness across Los Angeles County and is intended to help inform regional planning efforts. At the local level, it is one of several tools the City uses to understand community needs and inform its homeless response. Because it captures conditions on a single night, the City also relies on year-round outreach, case management, housing placements and coordination with regional partners to measure progress.

Torrance continues to work closely with service providers and regional partners to connect individuals experiencing homelessness with interim and permanent housing, mental and behavioral health services, income assistance and other supportive resources.