Overview: San Bernardino County is seeking volunteers to assist with the annual Point-in-Time (PIT) Count on January 22, 2026, to gather data on the county’s homeless population. The data will be used to determine how federal funds are distributed and will help officials track progress toward reducing homelessness. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old and have an Android or iOS smartphone to conduct the survey using a web-based app.
Ellen Perrault
San Bernardino County is seeking volunteers to assist with the official count of unsheltered individuals on Jan. 22, 2026. The count will gather data that will be used to determine how federal funds are distributed.
Each year, the Point-in-Time (PIT) Count provides a snapshot of the county’s homeless population, which helps officials track progress toward reducing homelessness and helps ensure resources are being directed to the communities with the greatest need.
The annual effort is completed in collaboration between the San Bernardino County Office of Homeless Services and the San Bernardino County Homeless Partnership
Last year’s PIT Count recorded 3,821 individuals experiencing sheltered and unsheltered homelessness in San Bernardino County. The data played a significant role in guiding the county’s homeless outreach efforts and funding priorities.
During the PIT Count, volunteers canvass cities, towns and unincorporated communities to count, survey and assist individuals whose primary nighttime residence is in a vehicle, park, abandoned building, transit center, riverbed or other unsheltered location. The information collected from the survey will be shared with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
“Volunteers are essential to the success of the PIT Count,” said Homeless Services Chief Marcus Dillard. “Your participation helps the county capture a snapshot of homelessness and address the needs of the unhoused community.”
Volunteers must be at least 18 years old and have an Android or iOS smartphone to conduct the survey using a web-based app. Participants will be organized into groups and assigned to specific areas of the county. Walking will be involved, and personal transportation is required. Training will be available in person and virtually to ensure everyone is prepared.
To register as a volunteer, please visit the volunteer registration page. For any questions related to the PITC, please call 909-501-0610 or email OHS@hss.sbcounty.gov.