The following resources contain the fundamentals for HMIS, and are where the Data Center refers to again and again to support your projects.

HMIS Data Standards Interactive Tool
This site guides users by through the basics, by role, and by funding to provide a foundation for data collection and entry requirements

HMIS Data Standards
This page has the most recent HMIS Data Standards Manual containing data collection requirements, instructions, and descriptions for the foundation of HMIS' analytical power. It also lists the HMIS Data Dictionary to provide the HMIS software requirements to fulfill data collection outlined in the HMIS Data Standards.

Project Set-Up Tool
This excel tool, along with reference to the HMIS Data Standards, specifies how to structure projects in HMIS and which data elements are reuired for collection depending on a project's funding source

Coordinated Entry Core Elements Guide
This is a thorough review of the HUD's design requirements as well as best practices that go beyond the HUD Notice to establish Coordinated Entry

HUD Mailing Lists
Updates straight from the source

Chronic Homeless Definition Resources
All of HUD's tools, guides, and standards relating to the Chronic Homeless status and how it impacts programs.

 

HMIS Standard Reporting Terminology Glossary

For those interested in how reports use HMIS Data Standards to measure outcomes, this is the foundational guide for you! It puts into words the logic and language required to produce reports required by HUD and the Federal Partners. The Glossary was originally created by HMIS Vendors for HMIS Vendors and has been updated with changes in data standards since then.


Point in Time Count and Housing Inventory Chart

Point in Time (PIT) and Housing Inventory Count (HIC) NoticeThe official HUD announcement full of detailed requirements for executing the Point in Time homeless count and the bed and unit Housing Inventory County for tracking community capacity

Past CoC HIC Reports
HUD posts all 420 CoCs past Housing Inventory Counts here for the public

Past CoC PIT Reports
HUD posts all 420 CoCs past Point in Time Count data here for the public


System Performance Measures

System Performance Measures (SPMs)
HUD's homepage for resources on this set of reports gives our community tools to measure outcomes, including Submission Guides, FAQs, webinars, and (our favorite) the explainer videos


Annual Homelessness Assessment Report

Introductory Guide to Annual Homeless Assessment Report (AHAR)
This guide answers the essential questions about the AHAR: What is it? What data is included? Who participates? And what's this used for anyways?

Past AHAR Reports
Review this annualized data report for the nation for every year since 2007

 

 


HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) Funding

CoC Program Description and Resources
This dashboard has foundational reference materials such as regulations, webinars, and official HUD announcements for CoC projects

CoC HMIS Manual
This manual contains the data collection, data entry, and HMIS set-up requirements specific to HOPWA projects

Reporting: Annual Performance Report Guides, Tools, and Webinars
HUD's dashboard for materials to help you understand and submit your APR

Sage CoC APR Guidebook
The relatively new repository called Sage is revolutionizing CoC APR submission and this guide will help you get ready to press submit


HUD Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Funding

ESG Program Description and Resources
This dashboard has foundational reference materials such as regulations, webinars, and official HUD announcements for ESG projects

ESG Program HMIS Manual
This manual contains the data collection, data entry, and HMIS set-up requirements specific to ESG projects

Sage ESG CAPER Guidebook
The relatively new repository called Sage is revolutionizing CoC APR submission and this guide will help you get ready to press submit


HUD Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Funding

HOPWA Program Description and Resources
HUD's dashboard of materials such as regulations, webinars, and official HUD announcements to help get acclimated to HOPWA projects

HOPWA HMIS Manual
This manual contains the data collection, data entry, and HMIS set-up requirements specific to HOPWA projects

Reporting: HOPWA CAPER and APR Submission
Guidance and resources for submitting the annual CAPER and APR reports


HUD Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) Funding

HUD-VASH Program Description and Resources
HUD's dashboard of materials such as regulations, webinars, and official HUD announcements

HUD-VASH: VA Resources
The VA's dashboard for materials and guidance

HUD-VASH Program HMIS Manual
This manual contains the data collection, data entry, and HMIS set-up requirements specific to HUD-VASH projects


Runaway and Homeless Youth (RHY) Funding

RHY Program Description
The Family and Youth Services Bureau breaks down each type of project RHY funds

RHY Program HMIS Manual
This manual contains the data collection, data entry, and HMIS set-up requirements specific to RHY projects

RHY Technical Assistance and Training
Stay up-to-date with transitions in this program and connect with other grantees


Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Funding

SAMHSA Publications and Resources
Look here for the latest reports or webinars to support your project

SAMHSA Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH) Program
This page describes the mission and components of PATH projects

HMIS PATH Manual
This manual contains the data collection, data entry, and HMIS set-up requirements specific to PATH projects

Video on PATH Outreach Data Collection
This video uses a fictional example to explain how project entry, contacts, enrollment, services and referrals, and project exit record client engagement.

PATH Data Exchange
The repository where you will submit annual reports - make sure to bookmark this!

State Contacts for PATH projects
Local support and regulations are run through these fine folks, but you can also ask the Data Center to help you connect


Veterans Affairs (VA) Funding

VA Data Guide
This annual resource provides data collection and reporting guidance for VA Grantees. Common questions and concerns about particular data elements are addressed from the VA's perspective, plus there's important references to Data Quality standards and policies!

VA Grants Per Diem Program Description and Resources
The VA's dashboard for materials and guidance on GDP projects including the latest award list

VA Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program Description and Resources
The VA's dashboard for materials and guidance on SSVF projects including the latest funding list

VA Programs HMIS Manual
This manual contains the data collection, data entry, and HMIS set-up requirements specific to VA projects

VA SSVF Guide for HMIS
This VA guidance gives you the data collection and data entry requirements from the VA's perspective (same regs though!)