About 246 people are said to be homeless in Lloydminster, according to an Oct. 23 count.
The City of Lloydminster is sharing the key findings of the point-in-time assessment:
- 91 per cent of surveyed participants expressed a desire to transition into permanent housing
- The primary barriers to securing housing are tied to the cost of living, with 46 per cent of participants citing low income and 42 per cent reporting high rent as significant challenges
- Additionally, 69 per cent of surveyed participants had lived in Lloydminster for one year or more before the survey.
The full report is available on the city’s website.
