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

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HMIS training videos and training manual & materials
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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.

HMIS Case Study

Butte County, CA: Data Sharing Solutions with HMIS

Open Office Hours Schedule 2026

HMIS Open Office Hours are held bi-weekly.  All HMIS end users and CHO Admins are welcome to attend.  HMIS End Users can join at any time during the scheduled meeting and ask for assistance.  Feel free to drop in at any time during to ask questions, there is no requirement to attend the entire hour.

Date	Time	Meeting Link
January 7, 2026	3pm to 4pm	Click here to join
January 21, 2026	3pm to 4pm	Click here to join
February 4, 2026	3pm to 4pm	Click here to join
February 18, 2026	3pm to 4pm	Click here to join
March 4, 2026	3pm to 4pm	Click here to join
March 18, 2026	3pm to 4pm	Click here to join
April 1, 2026	3pm to 4pm	Click here to join
April 15, 2026	3pm to 4pm	Click here to join
April 29, 2026	3pm to 4pm	Click here to join
May 13, 2026	3pm to 4pm	Click here to join
May 27, 2026	3pm to 4pm	Click here to join
June 10, 2026	3pm to 4pm	Click here to join
June 24, 2026	3pm to 4pm	Click here to join

Date	Time	Meeting Link
July 8, 2026	3pm to 4pm	Click here to join
July 22, 2026	3pm to 4pm	Click here to join
August 5, 2026	3pm to 4pm	Click here to join
August 19, 2026	3pm to 4pm	Click here to join
September 2, 2026	3pm to 4pm	Click here to join
September 16, 2026	3pm to 4pm	Click here to join
September 30, 2026	3pm to 4pm	Click here to join
October 14, 2026	3pm to 4pm	Click here to join
October 28, 2026	3pm to 4pm	Click here to join
November 4, 2026	3pm to 4pm	Click here to join
November 18, 2026	3pm to 4pm	Click here to join
December 2, 2026	3pm to 4pm	Click here to join
December 16, 2026	3pm to 4pm	Click here to join
December 30, 2026	3pm to 4pm	Click here to join

HMIS/CES Participating Agencies

Current HMIS participating agencies, updated June 2025
Current CES participating agencies, updated June 2025

HMIS Forms

HMIS Agency Forms

New Agency Request Form - download form to complete
New Program Request Form - download form to complete (updated October 2023)

​All forms must be emailed to [email protected]

HMIS New User Forms

New HMIS User Packet, download to completed (updated 9/08/2025)
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​All forms must be emailed to [email protected]

HMIS Consent & Notices

​Informed Consent, updated July 2025 (address updated)

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Public Notice, updated November 2024
Privacy Notice, updated July 2025 (address updated)
Privacy Notice Quick Guide, updated November 2024

Policies & Procedures

HMIS Policy and Procedures, updated November 2025 
​Coordinated Entry Policy and Procedures​, updated November 2025 
HMIS Privacy & Security Plan, updated July 2025 (address updated)
Data Quality Plan, NEW, as of November 2025

HUD Policies

FY 2026 HMIS​ Data Standards Manual 
​FY 2026 HMIS Data Dictionary - coming soon
Chronic Homelessness

​​HMIS Data and Technical Standards Final Notice (July 2004)
HMIS Federal Partner Program Resources

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.