In 2022, Florida state had the third-highest number of homeless individuals in the United States – with a total of 25,959 people living without a permanent residence – Florida's unsheltered homeless rate stands at 45.2%, ranking it 11th in the nation .

Florida has made a lot of progress on providing housing and services for people experiencing homelessness in the state. – according to the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s 2022 Homelessness Assessment Report – which compiles state level one-night count data.

Despite Florida’s progress on homelessness – the state still has the nation’s third highest homeless population with 25,959 people being counted in 2022 – At the same time, there are signs that Florida’s housing market could leave many cost-burdened households behind.