“This year's "counts reflect a considerable lessening of the impact the COVID-19 pandemic on shelter use," the department's report said.

Pandemic-era social safety net programs expired throughout the year, such as income protections and eviction moratoria.”

Pretty terrible reporting tbh. The above seems to be the executive summary. Also worth noting it’s the highest count since 2007, which is interesting on its own. Why was 2007 so high?