This brief outlines key differences between the Minnesota Homeless Study and the HUD Point-in-Time (PIT) Count of people experiencing homelessness. The Minnesota Homeless Study uses an expanded definition of homelessness, includes in-depth questions asked in face-to-face interviews, and offers participants a cash incentive to thank them for their time.
The Minnesota Homeless Study, conducted every three years, is a point-in-time study aimed at better understanding the prevalence of homelessness in Minnesota, as well as the circumstances of those experiencing homelessness. The 2023 study took place on October 26, 2023. Go to MNHomeless.org for more information about the study.
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