Report: Arlington’s homeless population is up 14% since 2023, despite improved shelter access

A sleeping bag and roll of toilet paper in an alcove of the elevated walkway in Rosslyn (staff photo by Jay Westcott)
Arlington’s homeless population grew by 14% in the past year, according to a recent report.
However, the county’s efforts to expand shelter capacity and enhance outreach have led to more homeless individuals gaining access to shelter and fewer homeless survivors of domestic violence and transition-age youth, per a report released on Wednesday by the Metropolitan