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 (CoC) is responsible for selecting an HMIS software solution that complies with HUD's data collection, management, and reporting standards. For more information, please visit the HUD HMIS Information website.
Accessing HMIS/CES - for authorized users |
Schedule an Appointment |
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If you need assistance or have HMIS related questions, you can email [email protected] or click on the picture below to schedule a one-on-one online meeting with HMIS staff.
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HMIS Case Study
Open Office Hours Schedule 2024
HMIS Open Office Hours are held bi-weekly. All HMIS end users and CHO Admins are welcome to attend.
Staff can join at any time during the scheduled meeting and ask for assistance. Users can drop in at any time during to ask questions, there is no requirement to attend the entire hour.
Staff can join at any time during the scheduled meeting and ask for assistance. Users can drop in at any time during to ask questions, there is no requirement to attend the entire hour.
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HMIS/CES Participating Agencies
Current HMIS participating agencies, updated August 2024
Current CES participating agencies, updated August 2024
Current CES participating agencies, updated August 2024
HMIS Forms
HMIS Agency Forms |
HMIS New User Forms |
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New Agency Request Form - download form to complete
New Program Request Form - download form to complete (updated October 2023) |
New HMIS User Request Form - download form to complete (updated August 2023)
End User Agreement - download form to complete Background Check Template - must be on agency letterhead Verification of Receipt of Privacy & Security Plan, download form to complete |
All forms must be emailed to [email protected]
HMIS Consent & Notices
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Public Notice, updated November 2024 Privacy Notice, updated November 2024 Privacy Notice Quick Guide, updated November 2024 |
Policies & Procedures
HMIS Policy and Procedures, updated November 2024
Coordinated Entry Policy and Procedures, updated May 2024
HMIS Privacy & Security Plan, updated November 2024
Coordinated Entry Policy and Procedures, updated May 2024
HMIS Privacy & Security Plan, updated November 2024
HUD Policies
HMIS Maintenance
If you believe HMIS is not working, or are having issues, you can check the Bitfocus Status page here. You can also subscribe to updates by using the button found at the top right of the status page.
If you have questions, or if you need assistance, please email [email protected] or visit our sign-up page to schedule an appointment.