Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS)

A Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) is a local information technology system used to collect client-level data and data on the provision of housing and services to homeless individuals and families and persons at risk of homelessness. Each Continuum of Care is responsible for selecting an HMIS software solution that complies with HUD's data collection, management, and reporting standards. Click here to explore the Homeless Management Information System.

HMIS Policy & Manual

  1. Continuum of Care HMIS Program Manual
  2. Emergency Solutions Grants Program HMIS Program Manual
  3. HUD Annual Report HMIS Programming Specifications_APR18
  4. HUD-VASH HMIS Program Manual
  5. PATH HMIS Program Manual

HMIS Workflow Tools

  1. Coordinated Entry Workflow for CE Provider
  2. Coordinated Entry Workflow for Shelter Providers
  3. Data Entry Workflow
  4. Interim Review Workflow for Street Outreach and PATH
  5. ServicePoint Interim and Follow-Up Workflow
  6. ShelterPoint Data Entry Workflow
  7. Street Outreach Workflow

HMIS Data Standards

  1. HMIS Data Dictionary
  2. HMIS Data Standards Manual
  3. HMIS Programming Specifications_OCT18

HMIS Appendices

  1. Client Revocation of HMIS Consent
  2. CoC Consent to Participate in HMIS
  3. HMIS Agency Participation Agreement
  4. HMIS Client Notice
  5. HMIS Data Quality Checklist
  6. HMIS End User Agreement
  7. HMIS Privacy Policy