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 homelessness. Each CoC 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 Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) Lead agencies, Continuum of Care (CoC) representatives, and HMIS vendors in designing, implementing, and maintaining an HMIS. Resources available include data standard manuals; trainings, templates and tools; and sample policies and ...
HUD, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) released the FY 2026 HMIS Data Standards in October 2025. The Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) Data Standards provide communities with baseline data collection requirements developed by HUD, HHS, and VA. The FY 2026 HMIS Data Standards are effective as of . This means ...
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 risk of homelessness within a geographic area.
Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) This section covers the HMIS cost category and its associated eligible activities. It also covers the requirements associated with use of comparable databases to collect and store data for victim service providers. What are eligible HMIS costs in PSH, RRH, TH, and SSO projects?
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 understand the data elements that are required in HMIS to meet participation and reporting requirements established by HUD and the federal partners.