Homeless Management Information System

The Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) is the information system designated by the Continuum of Care to comply with HUD’s data collection, management, and reporting standards and 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.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and other planners and policymakers at the federal, state and local levels use aggregate HMIS data to obtain better information about the extent and nature of homelessness over time. Specifically, a HMIS can be used to produce an unduplicated count of homeless persons, understand patterns of service use, and measure the effectiveness of homeless programs.

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Proposed Rule for HMIS Requirements
HUD was required by the HEARTH Act to establish standards related to HMIS, including standards related to encryption of the data collected and the rights of persons receiving services under the McKinney-Vento Act. As a result, HUD published the proposed rule for HMIS Requirements in the Federal Register on December 9, 2011. This proposed rule provides for: 1) uniform technical requirements of HMIS; 2) proper collection of data and maintenance of the database; and 3) confidentiality of the information in the database. The public comment period closed on February 7, 2012.

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HUD Exchange
The HUD Exchange is your online one-stop shop for information and resources on assisting people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Program guidance and regulations, training resources, research, publications, and more, are available on the site for federal, state and local government agencies, Continuum of Care organizations, homeless service providers, technical assistance providers, persons experiencing homelessness, and other stakeholders.

HMIS Operating Policies and Procedures

HMIS Policy and Procedures
Universal Data Elements
Client Release of Information (ROI) and Sharing Plan
Privacy Notice to Clients
Public Notice
AL-501 Outreach Privacy Notice
AL-501 Outreach Consent Certification Form
ServicePoint software vendor’s data security standards

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107 St. Francis Street
Suite 1970
Mobile, AL 36602
Phone: 251-450-3345

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Downtown Office
279 N. Washington Ave., Bldg. 3
Mobile, AL 36603
251-450-3345
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Downtown Office