Jan 29, 2026 · HMIS is a local information technology system used to collect client-level data and data on the provision of housing and services to individuals and families at risk of and experiencing …

HMIS Guides and Tools These resources are intended to assist Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) Lead agencies, Continuum of Care (CoC) representatives, and HMIS vendors in …

Oct 1, 2025 · The HMIS Data Standards Manual supports data collection and reporting efforts of HMIS Leads/System Administrators, Continuums of Care (CoCs), and HMIS end users to help them …

Introduction to HMIS Data Standards HMIS Data Standards Overview A Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) is the information system designated by a local Continuum of Care (CoC) …

Refer to the HMIS Data Dictionary, found on the FY 2026 HMIS Data Standards page, for UDEs requirements. Program-Specific Data Elements Program-Specific Data Elements (PSDEs) provide …

Guidance by Program The HMIS Data Standards Manual provides general project set up and data collection guidance for Project Descriptor Data Elements, Universal Data Elements, and Common …

HMIS Notices The privacy and security standards, as described in the 2004 Data and Technical Standards Notice, seek to protect the confidentiality of personal information while allowing for …

HMIS Lead Agency HMIS is an information technology system used by a CoC to collect, analyze, and store client-level data and data on housing and service provision for individuals experiencing or at …

HMIS System Administrators are encouraged to review the mapping completed by the HMIS vendor for accuracy. Remember, CoCs continue to have the ability to make local decisions about data …

HMIS Documents & Resources There are a variety of documents that comprise the suite of HMIS Data Standards resources. Each of the documents has a specific purpose and intended audience.