Homeless Management Information System
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.
HMIS Guides and Tools
These resources are intended to assist Continuum of Care (CoC) Program grantees, HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) Program grantees, and Veterans Homelessness Prevention Demonstration (VHPD) Program grantees, and HMIS vendors in designing, implementing, and maintaining an HMIS. Resources available include templates and tools, sample policies and procedures, training modules, and manuals.
HMIS News & Announcements
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HUD Releases FY 2020 HMIS Data Standards, Mapping Instructions, and CSV Schemas
Date Posted: May 22, 2019 -
The Innovative Housing Showcase Comes to Washington, DC - June 1-5, 2019
Date Posted: May 21, 2019 -
HUD's New Coordinated Entry Data Elements for the CoC Program
Date Posted: May 09, 2019 -
LSA Updates for CoCs: Data Cleaning and Submission Date Extension
Date Posted: April 15, 2019 -
HUD's SNAPS Data and Performance Strategy
Date Posted: February 27, 2019 -
National Summary of CoC System Performance Measures Now Available
Date Posted: February 14, 2019
