State shelter caseloads have dropped back down in 2025.

Families receiving Emergency Assistance shelter by type. Massachusetts. Jan 2018-July 2025.

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Note: Official EA system capacity will be reduced to 4,000 families by December 31, 2025 and the cap will remain at 4,000 through 2026.

Chart: Boston IndicatorsSource: Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities.Created with Datawrapper