Data Standards Updates Have Taken Effect!

HMIS Data Standards have officially been updated! Users will see that some language options have been changed, new Data Elements have been added, and Data Elements have been retired.

New HMIS Changes include:

• Combination of Race & Ethnicity, Multi-Select options, and Additional Detail section
• Update to language in Gender and Multi-Select options
• New Data Element "Translation Assistance Needed"
• SSN will only require the last 4 Digits (Still great if you can get the client's full SSN!)
• PSH Projects Only: New Required Data Element "Sexual Orientation" for HOH & retiring Wellbeing
• Exit Destination options "with ongoing subsidy" will have a follow-up question
• Client Location will change to "Enrollment CoC"
• Retiring Last Permanent Address
• Language Change from "Client Refused" to "Client Prefers not to Answer"

Data Standards Updates Resources & Trainings

Full details on the Fiscal Year 2024 Data Standards Updates can be found on the HUD Exchange HMIS Data Standards page

Review Additional HUD Materials below:

• FY 2024 HMIS Data Dictionary
• FY 2024 HMIS Data Standards Manual
• Data Collection Requirements for Transition to FY24 Data Standards

The Training on the Data standards are posted to the News Archive page. View the FY 2024 HMIS Data Standards Recording & Slides as well as the August System Updates Meeting Recording & Slides for an in-depth look at all of the changes!