Resources define the homeless and at-risk of homelessness statuses and provide guidance to help recipients and subrecipients understand and administer their programs in compliance with regulations
This subpopulation page provides a collection of resources related to chronic homelessness, including information about the final rule on the definition of "Chronically Homeless" and Opening Doors: The Federal Strategic Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness.
This document provides a high-level overview of eligibility for the Supportive Housing Program, Shelter Plus Care Program, and Emergency Solutions Grants program by Category of Homelessness.
Date Published: May 2012
This two-page document provides a high-level overview of the homeless definition by outlining the criteria for defining homelessness and the recordkeeping requirements based on four categories under which individuals and families may qualify as homeless.
Date Published: January 2012