As part of a regionally coordinated effort, the annual Homeless Point in Time Count will take place January 29, 2026, with outreach occurring across Chelan and Douglas counties.
The annual Homeless Point-in-Time Count will take place on January 29, 2026, with a centralized event hosted at the Salvation Army Social Services Office in Wenatchee. The count is coordinated by Chelan County, with outreach and data collection occurring throughout both Chelan and Douglas counties as part of the regional effort.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Washington State Department of Commerce require communities to conduct an annual survey of people experiencing homelessness. Information collected on the day of the count, including data gathered in Douglas County, is used to demonstrate the need for homeless housing and support services locally and across the nation.
In addition to the Wenatchee location, staff from nonprofit organizations serving the unhoused population will conduct outreach across the region, speaking directly with individuals living unsheltered and providing access to resources. Chelan Valley HOPE will cover the Chelan Valley and Northern Douglas County, while Upper Valley MEND will cover the Cascade School District service area and Cashmere.
For more information, read the full press release on Chelan County’s website here.