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Hudson asks average length of stay in shelter

New York City Council · Oct 21, 2026 · starts 2:11:58 · 1 min 16 sec

Hudson asks the average time in shelter before permanent housing; Dalton gives 281 days systemwide, 285 for single adults, 199 for adult families, and 269 for families with children.

Crystal Hudson

And what is the average amount of time a veteran spends in shelter before securing permanent housing?

Erin Dalton

Yeah, we've got that as well.

Erin Dalton

Hold on one sec.

Erin Dalton

I prefer a different, not prefer a different number.

Erin Dalton

I've got a flip over here.

Erin Dalton

So this is data from June 5th, 2026, and I think provides the best look at length of stay.

Erin Dalton

So the average length of stay, and we can also get you more detail if this doesn't help, is

Erin Dalton

281 days across the whole system for single adult veterans.

Erin Dalton

It's 285 days.

Erin Dalton

Adult families with veterans, 199 days.

Erin Dalton

Families with children with veterans, 269 days.

Crystal Hudson

I'm sorry.

Crystal Hudson

Can you repeat those again?

Erin Dalton

Yes, I can.

Erin Dalton

Average across the whole system, 281 days.

Erin Dalton

Yep.

Erin Dalton

Adults, 285.

Erin Dalton

Adult family, 199.

Erin Dalton

Family with children, 269.

Crystal Hudson

Thank you.

Crystal Hudson

I turn it back over to the chair.

Nicole Orlando

Councilmember Wong.