NH 2026 HUD HMIS Data Standards

Where do the Data Standards come from?

• Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
• Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
• Department of Veteran Affairs (VA)

Why do we have Data Standards?

• Standardize data collection across systems
• Guides System Administrators, CoCs, and End Users in understanding HMIS and reporting requirements.
• Identify required data elements and understand the function and specific use for each federal partner

What is my role as a provider?

• Refer to the HMIS Data Standards Manual located on the HUD website
• Reach out to your System Administrators with questions
• Review trainings and subscribe to the HMIS Newsletter in your state for news and updates

In order to be in compliance with the required data elements, the 2024 HMIS Data Standards went into effect on October 1, 2025.

Resources:

HMIS FY 2026 Federal Data Standards Update Training:

• This training is 15 minutes total, please take the time to review and if you have any questions or concerns, please reach out at nhhmis@icalliances.org
• Follow this link to complete the google form to receive credit
• If you need the password, please reach out to your system administrators.

HUD:

• HMIS Data Standards (HUD Exchange website)
  • 2026 HMIS Data Dictionary
  • 2026 HMIS Data Standards Manual
  • Data Collection Requirements for Transition for FY 2026 Data Standards
  • FY 2026 Interactive HMIS Data Standards Tool
  • Federal Partner Participation

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