Homeless Management Information System

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 is responsible for selecting an HMIS software solution that complies with HUD's data collection, management, and reporting standards. 

Information about HMIS and regulations and support

HUD Data Manual

Questions regarding the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) can be directed to Kari Howell, HMIS Program Manager: [email protected].
 

San Luis Obispo County CoC HMIS Policies

HMIS Policies and Procedures. Effective March 2024.

HMIS Data Quality Management Plan. Effective March 2024.

HMIS Consent for Release of Information. Effective March 2024.

Consentimiento de HMIS para la divulgación de información 2023.

​HMIS Privacy Notice. Effective March 2024.

​Aviso de privacidad de HMIS 2023.

HMIS Privacy Posted Notice. Approved May 6 2020.

 

Participating Agencies

 

Add a New User

Service providers currently participating are able to register a new user for HMIS User Training by following the instructions located on the County of San Luis Obispo's HMIS Knowledge Base:

Become an HMIS User

Current Users

Current HMIS users are encouraged to visit the HMIS Knowledge Base for the latest articles regarding news, best practices, and support documentation.

HMIS Knowledge Base

Need Help with HMIS?

The Homeless Services Division is available for support. For HMIS Support, please submit an HMIS Support Ticket direct to [email protected]. The HMIS Support inbox is monitored Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm. Depending on the issue request, a response is typically garnered within two (2) business days.

To ensure timely and efficient processing, we kindly request one (1) issue per support email.