Title: Why Are People Homeless | Causes of Homelessness | Fiscal Tiger
Headings: What Causes Homelessness? Statistics and Stories of America’s Homeless
What Causes Homelessness? Statistics and Stories of America’s Homeless
Ben Allen
Table of Contents
How Do People Become Homeless? The Top Causes of Homelessness in the USA
Poverty
Unemployment and Job Loss
Emergencies or Personal Crises
Lack of Affordable Housing
Physical and Mental Health
Family Issues
Natural Disasters
Identity and Demographics
Lack of a Support Network
Ben Allen

Content: In some cities, housing is so expensive that those who can only get low/minimum wage jobs can’t afford a place to stay. Unemployment and Job Loss
Losing your job, or going a long period without a job, can be a major contributing factor to becoming homeless. Even if you have savings enough to cover your rent for a while, many apartments or landlords won’t rent to somebody without proof of employment. Many people can claim unemployment after losing a job, but after a certain time, those benefits run out. Emergencies or Personal Crises
Alongside nearly every emergency, crisis, or major life change comes a pretty big bill. This can include medical bills, a car breaking down, losing a loved one, or anything else that could put you in the way of a personal crisis. When it comes to dealing with massive debts you aren’t prepared for, losing your home is a pretty common result. Other emergencies might require time to solve, which could result in not bringing in a paycheck, or losing a job completely. Lack of Affordable Housing
The United States clearly has a housing problems, with some states asking for ridiculous prices for even the most basic of living situations. Many major cities in the U.S. have studio apartments charging over a thousand dollars a month in rent.