Homeless shelters in four large Dutch cities are overcrowded and the number of homeless people is increasing, according to the courts of audit for Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague and Utrecht. A big reason for this is the shortage of housing. According to the courts, the situation of homeless people deteriorates further as they wait for shelter and guidance. And even after shelter is found, the support often falls sort. The cities are still looking too much at the system instead of the person. The courts also note that homeless populations in their cities are becoming increasingly diverse.