Flowchart of HUD’s definition of chronic homelessness and documentation standards for chronic homelessness
Document Category: Project Type
Establishing Local Documentation Standards for DedicatedPLUS
Overview of DedicatedPLUS local documentation standards and a recommended process for documenting housing and homelessness history
Determining Homeless Status of Youth
Guide to help intake workers determine and document homeless status for youth using the definition of homelessness
Creating Access for Survivors – Category 4 HEARTH Homeless Designation
This policy brief explains the Category 4 definition of homelessness and how it can provide survivors access to HUD CoC and ESG funded emergency shelter and housing programs.
CoC COVID-19 Waiver Guide
This guide, updated January 2022, was created as an unofficial resource to assist CoC grantees in the implementation of various COVID-19 related waivers and flexibilities.
Chronic Homelessness Verification Packet
Housing providers should use this Chicago Coordinated Entry System (CES) packet with applicants to document their length of homelessness and disabling condition
Chronic Homelessness Guidance and Materials
Document provides a resource list with links to the Chronic Homeless Verification Packet, CES workflows, data entry in HMIS, and HUD guidance. Some HUD FAQs on Chronic Homelessness Documentation are also provided.
